Where does “probrus” come from?
probrus (Latin) comes from Latin probrum, from Proto-Indo-European pro-bʰr-o-, from Proto-Indo-European bʰer- — to bear, carry.
probrus (Latin): disgraceful; ignominious, infamous
Definitions
- disgraceful; ignominious, infamous
Ancestry of “probrus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | probrum | disgrace, shame; abuse, insult |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | pro-bʰr-o- | what is brought up against someone as a reproach |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | bʰer- | to bear, carry |