Where does “vexillary” come from?
vexillary (English) comes from Latin vexillarius, from Latin vexillum, from Proto-Italic wēkslom.
vexillary (English): A standard-bearer
Definitions
- A standard-bearer
Ancestry of “vexillary”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | vexillarius | standard-bearer |
| 2 | Latin | vexillum | flag, banner |
| 3 | Proto-Italic | wēkslom | — |