pejo

Portuguese

/ˈpɛʒu/, /ˈpeʒu/

noun
Definitions
  • modesty
  • shame, embarrassment

Etymology

Derived from Latin pedica (shackle, fetter, chain for the feet).

Origin

Latin

pedica

Gloss

shackle, fetter, chain for the feet

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