gladius

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • sword
  • (figuratively) murder, death
  • a gladiatorial contest
  • swordfish
  • (slang) penis

Etymology

Derived from Gaulish *kladyos (sword) derived from Proto-Celtic *kladiwos (sword) derived from Proto-Indo-European *kelh₂- (beat, break, strike, hew).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*kelh₂-

Gloss

beat, break, strike, hew

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