Latin word princeps comes from Proto-Italic *priisemokaps (Chief, distinguished Leader.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*priisemokaps | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Chief, distinguished Leader. |
princeps | Latin (lat) | (military, as plural) company or division of the second line of soldiers. Author, originator, founder, head. Chief, director. Leader, first man. Prince, sovereign. Principal person Chief, distinguished. First, foremost. |