On the Derivational Model of the Latin cauda

Authors

  • Je. G. Filimonov Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет

Abstract

It is suggested in this paper that Latin cauda ‘tail’ is a derivative of a not attested verb of the 3rd conjugation *cavere ‘to hit’ and belongs to the same derivational pattern as fluidus, rapidus, cupidus, vividus. The basic meaning of cauda ‘tail’ might have been ‘hitting’.

Keywords:

history of Latin, Indo-European etymology, linguistics

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Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

Filimonov , J. G. (2011). On the Derivational Model of the Latin cauda. Philologia Classica, 8, 35–39. Retrieved from https://philclass.spbu.ru/article/view/7831

Issue

Vol. 8 (2011)

Section

I. Classical Philology

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