Where does “turpe” come from?

turpe (Latin) comes from Latin turpis, from Proto-Indo-European trep- — to tremble; to satisfy, enjoy; to scamper, trip,...

turpe (Latin): nominative neuter singular of turpis; accusative...

Definitions

  1. nominative neuter singular of turpis; accusative...

Ancestry of “turpe”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinturpisugly, unsightly; foul, filthy; cacophonous,...
2Proto-Indo-Europeantrep-to tremble; to satisfy, enjoy; to scamper, trip,...
Every word from Proto-Indo-European trep- →Every word from Latin turpis →