Hospes etymology

Latin

Latin word hospes comes from Latin hostem, Latin potis (Able, capable, possible.)

Etymology of hospes

Detailed word origin of hospes

Dictionary entry Language Definition
hostem Latin (lat)
potis Latin (lat) Able, capable, possible.
*hostipotis Proto-Italic (itc-pro)
hospes Latin (lat) Guest, visitor. Host. Stranger; foreigner.

Words with the same origin as hospes

Descendants of potis

posse possum potestas