Where does “luire” come from?
luire (Old French) comes from Latin lūceō, from Proto-Italic loukeō, from Proto-Indo-European lowkéye-, from Proto-Indo-European lewk- — bright; to shine; to see.
luire (Old French): alternative infinitive of luisir
Definitions
- alternative infinitive of luisir
Ancestry of “luire”, step by step
luire traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Latin lūceō
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | lūceō | to be light, clear; to shine, glitter |
| 2 | Proto-Italic | loukeō | cause to emit light, cause to shine, ignite |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | lowkéye- | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | lewk- | bright; to shine; to see |
via Latin lūcēre
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | lūcēre | — |