Where does “scilicet” come from?
scilicet (Latin) comes from Latin licet, from Proto-Italic *likēt.
scilicet (Latin): of course, naturally, namely; to wit, evidently,...
Definitions
- of course, naturally, namely; to wit, evidently,...
Ancestry of “scilicet”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | licet | it is allowed; one is permitted; although, even... |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | *likēt | — |
Words derived from “scilicet”