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Where does “punitus” come from?

punitus (Latin) comes from Latin punio, from Latin poena, from Ancient Greek ποινή, from Proto-Hellenic kʷoinā́, from Proto-Indo-European kʷoynéh₂, from Proto-Indo-European kʷey- — to pay; to avenge.

punitus (Latin): punished, having been punished; avenged, having...

Definitions

  1. punished, having been punished; avenged, having...

Ancestry of “punitus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1LatinpunioI punish; I take vengeance, avenge
2Latinpoenapenalty; punishment; execution
3Ancient Greekποινήblood money, wergeld; fine, ransom, penalty,...
4Proto-Hellenickʷoinā́—
5Proto-Indo-Europeankʷoynéh₂payment; punishment, vengeance
6Proto-Indo-Europeankʷey-to pay; to avenge

Words derived from “punitus”

  • impunitus
  • punita
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