Where does “mulctuary” come from?
mulctuary (English) comes from Latin mulctuarius, from Latin mulcta, from Latin multa, from Proto-Italic *moltā — A monetary penalty; a fine.
mulctuary (English): Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting of, or...
Definitions
- Imposing a pecuniary penalty; consisting of, or...
Ancestry of “mulctuary”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | mulctuarius | — |
| 2 | Latin | mulcta | Alternative spelling of multa; fine |
| 3 | Latin | multa | fine, monetary penalty;... |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | *moltā | A monetary penalty; a fine |