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Cato.

A cognomen, particularly a branch of the gens Porcia.

4 characters2 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

name[ˈka.toː]Classical-Latin[ˈkaː.to]
  1. A cognomen, particularly a branch of the gens Porcia.

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Where this word comes from

According to De Vaan, from Proto-Italic *katō, related to catus (“intelligent”) with individualizing suffix -ō (< PIE *-e/on-, the "Στράβων" suffix).

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