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Where does “domine” come from?

domine (Latin) comes from Latin dominus, from Latin domus, from Proto-Italic domos, from Proto-Indo-European dṓm, from Proto-Indo-European dem- — to build; to arrange, to put together.

domine (Latin): vocative singular of dominus; Lord Jesus; Mister

Definitions

  1. vocative singular of dominus; Lord Jesus; Mister

Ancestry of “domine”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latindominusa master, possessor, ruler, lord, proprietor; an...
2Latindomushouse, home; any building or abode; native place,...
3Proto-Italicdomoshouse, home
4Proto-Indo-Europeandṓmhome; house
5Proto-Indo-Europeandem-to build; to arrange, to put together

Words derived from “domine”

  • dominee
  • enrere
  • en
  • dominee
  • dumnezeu
  • domine
  • dominee
  • dominie
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