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furcifer.

yoke-bearer (a term of abuse, usually of slaves)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Latina language

Meaning & usage

noun[ˈfʊr.kɪ.fɛr]Classical-Latin[ˈfur.t͡ʃi.fer]

  1. yoke-bearer (a term of abuse, usually of slaves)

    declension-2 · derogatory · masculine

  2. rascal, scoundrel, rogue

    declension-2 · derogatory · masculine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin furca Proto-Indo-European *bʰer- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *bʰorós Proto-Italic *-foros Latin -fer Latin furcifer From furca + -fer.

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