Etymology

Laertes

La·er·tes
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Today it means: The legendary king of the Cephallenians and father of Odysseus. Full definition →

Latin Lāertēs
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  1. Latin · learned borrowing fromLāertēs
  2. Latin · learned borrowing fromLāertēs
  3. English todayLaertes

Learned borrowing from Latin Lāertēs, borrowed from Ancient Greek Λαέρτης (Laértēs).

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