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Etymology of the Latin word stigma

the New Latin word stigma (mark hot tattooed on runaway slaves, criminals; reproduction of Christ's wounds)
derived from the Late Greek word stigma, στίγμα (a mark incised or punched (for recognition of ownership); scar of service)
derived from the Greek word stizein
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *steig-

Derivations in Latin

Cryptostigmata, stigmata, tristigmatica

Derivations in other languages

English stigma, Italian stigma

Usage

Word found in New Latin



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