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
- mercenary; highwayman; brigand, bandit; robber;...
Ancestry of “latro”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | λάτρον | payment; pay, hire |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | leh₂t- | to grant, to possess |
Words derived from “latro”