Where does “latronis” come from?

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

latronis (Latin): genitive singular of latrō

Definitions

  1. genitive singular of latrō

Ancestry of “latronis”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinlatromercenary; highwayman; brigand, bandit; robber;...
2Ancient Greekλάτρονpayment; pay, hire
3Proto-Indo-Europeanleh₂t-to grant, to possess
Every word from Proto-Indo-European leh₂t- →Every word from Ancient Greek λάτρον →Every word from Latin latro →