Where does “falcastrum” come from?
falcastrum (Latin) comes from Latin falx, from Proto-Indo-European dʰelg- — a cutting tool; to stick; needle, pin.
falcastrum (Latin): bramble-cutter, brush-hook
Definitions
- bramble-cutter, brush-hook
Ancestry of “falcastrum”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | falx | sickle, scythe; a hook used to pull down walls |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | dʰelg- | a cutting tool; to stick; needle, pin |