Where does “gyrovagus” come from?

gyrovagus (Latin) comes from Latin gȳrus, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.

gyrovagus (Latin): wandering in circles or aimlessly; a monk who...

Definitions

wandering in circles or aimlessly; a monk who...

Ancestry of “gyrovagus”, step by step

gyrovagus traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.

via Latin gȳrus

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	gȳrus	circle
2	Ancient Greek	γῦρος	ring, circle
3	Ancient Greek	μίτρα	A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's...
4	Proto-Indo-European	mey-	to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange

via Latin vagus

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	vagus	wandering, rambling, strolling; uncertain, vague
2	Proto-Italic	wagos	—
3	Proto-Indo-European	Hwogos	—

Every word from Proto-Indo-European mey- →Every word from Ancient Greek μίτρα →Every word from Ancient Greek γῦρος →