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Where does “subdolus” come from?

subdolus (Latin) comes from Latin dolus, from Latin dolor, from Latin -or, from Proto-Italic -ōs, from Proto-Indo-European -ōs, from Proto-Indo-European -oss, from Proto-Indo-European -os — Creates action nouns or result nouns from verbs;...

subdolus (Latin): crafty, cunning, sly, subtle

Definitions

  1. crafty, cunning, sly, subtle

Ancestry of “subdolus”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latindolustrickery, deception, deceit, guile; evil intent;...
2Latindolorpain, ache, hurt; anguish, grief, sorrow;...
3Latin-orused to form a third-declension masculine...
4Proto-Italic-ōsCreates masculine action nouns or result nouns...
5Proto-Indo-European-ōsCreates masculine and feminine action nouns or...
6Proto-Indo-European-oss—
7Proto-Indo-European-osCreates action nouns or result nouns from verbs;...

Words derived from “subdolus”

  • subdolous
  • subdolo
  • subdolamente
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