pessulus

Latin

noun
Definitions
  • a bolt of a door

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek πάσσαλος (peg upon which to hang things) derived from Proto-Indo-European *peh₂ǵ- (attach, fix, fasten, hang).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*peh₂ǵ-

Gloss

attach, fix, fasten, hang

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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