Where does “latro” come from?

latro (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek λάτρον, from Proto-Indo-European leh₂t- — to grant, to possess.

latro (Latin): mercenary; highwayman; brigand, bandit; robber;...

Definitions

  1. mercenary; highwayman; brigand, bandit; robber;...

Ancestry of “latro”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient Greekλάτρονpayment; pay, hire
2Proto-Indo-Europeanleh₂t-to grant, to possess

Words derived from “latro

Every word from Proto-Indo-European leh₂t-