Where does “decus” come from?
decus (Latin) comes from Proto-Italic dekos, from Proto-Indo-European déḱos, from Proto-Indo-European deḱ- — take; perceive.
decus (Latin): honor, distinction, glory; pride, dignity; grace,...
Definitions
- honor, distinction, glory; pride, dignity; grace,...
Ancestry of “decus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Proto-Italic | dekos | dignity |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | déḱos | that which is proper |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | deḱ- | take; perceive |
Words derived from “decus”