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Etymology of the Portuguese word fiel

the Portuguese word fiel
derived from the Latin word fidelis (faithful, loyal, devoted)
derived from the Late Latin word fides (chord, instrument string; constellation Lyra; faith, loyalty; honesty)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *bheidh-

Cognates

Catalan fidel, Dutch fideel, English fidelity, French fidèle, German fidel, Italian fedele, Spanish fiel



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