Where does “latron” come from?

latron (English) comes from Latin latro, from Ancient Greek λάτρον, from Proto-Indo-European leh₂t- — to grant, to possess.

latron (English): A robber or brigand; one who plunders

Definitions

  1. A robber or brigand; one who plunders

Ancestry of “latron”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinlatromercenary; highwayman; brigand, bandit; robber;...
2Ancient Greekλάτρονpayment; pay, hire
3Proto-Indo-Europeanleh₂t-to grant, to possess

Words derived from “latron”

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