Where does “bestia” come from?
bestia (Old Portuguese) comes from Old Portuguese besta, from Latin bēstia.
bestia (Old Portuguese): Alternative form of besta
Definitions
- Alternative form of besta
Ancestry of “bestia”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old Portuguese | besta | beast; beast of burden, donkey |
| 2 | Latin | bēstia | — |