Etymology of the English word dicast
the English word
dicastderived from the Greek word
dikastes, δικαστής (a judger)
derived from the Greek word
dikazein, δικάζω
derived from the Greek word
dike, δίκη (right (as self-evident); justice (the principle, a decision, or its execution))
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*deik- (to show, to pronounce solemnly; to throw)
Date
The earliest known usage of dicast in English dates from the 19th century.
Usage
Word found in Modern English
