Where does “δούκας” come from?
δούκας (Greek) comes from Ancient Greek δούξ, from Latin dux, from Latin dūcō, from Proto-Italic doukō, from Proto-Indo-European déwketi, from Proto-Indo-European dewk- — to pull, to draw; to lead.
δούκας (Greek): duke
Definitions
- duke
Ancestry of “δούκας”, step by step
δούκας traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek δούξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | δούξ | leader |
| 2 | Latin | dux | leader, head; commander, general, captain;... |
| 3 | Latin | dūcō | to lead, guide, conduct, lead away |
| 4 | Proto-Italic | doukō | lead |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | déwketi | — |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | dewk- | to pull, to draw; to lead |
via Koine Greek δούξ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koine Greek | δούξ | leader |