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Where does “thraex” come from?

thraex (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek Θρᾷξ, from Ancient Greek θράσσω, from Proto-Indo-European dʰr̥h₂-gʰ-yé-.

thraex (Latin): A gladiator bearing Thracian equipment

Definitions

  1. A gladiator bearing Thracian equipment

Ancestry of “thraex”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Ancient GreekΘρᾷξan inhabitant of Thrace; a Thracian
2Ancient Greekθράσσωto trouble, stir
3Proto-Indo-Europeandʰr̥h₂-gʰ-yé-—

Words derived from “thraex”

  • thraecem
Every word from Proto-Indo-European dʰr̥h₂-gʰ-yé- →