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Etymology of the Latin word precaria

the Latin word precaria
derived from the Late Latin word precarius (obtained by prayer; doubtful, precarious)
derived from the Latin word precari (beg, implore, entreat)
derived from the Latin word prece
derived from the Latin word prex (prayer, request)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *prek-

Derivations in other languages

French preiere, Romanian precaria, Spanish plegaria

Usage

Word found in Vulgar Latin, Medieval Latin



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