Where does “gyrovagus” come from?
gyrovagus (Medieval Latin) comes from Latin gyrus, from Ancient Greek γῦρος, from Ancient Greek μίτρα, from Proto-Indo-European mey- — to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange.
gyrovagus (Medieval Latin): wandering aimlessly; wandering in circles or...
Definitions
- wandering aimlessly; wandering in circles or...
Ancestry of “gyrovagus”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | gyrus | circle; a circular motion; a circuit, course,... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | γῦρος | ring, circle |
| 3 | Ancient Greek | μίτρα | A metal guard worn round the waist; A maiden's... |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | mey- | to strengthen; to bind; to change, exchange |
Words derived from “gyrovagus”