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Reconstruction:Latin/accattare

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This Latin entry contains reconstructed terms and roots. As such, the term(s) in this entry are not directly attested, but are hypothesized to have existed based on comparative evidence.

Latin

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Etymology

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From Late Latin ad- +‎ Late Latin cattāre (look at, see), from Classical captāre (strive to catch with one's eyes). Doublet of *accaptāre (accept, purchase).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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*accattāre (Proto-Ibero-Romance)

  1. look at closely, observe, heed

Descendants

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  • Asturian: acatar
  • Old Galician-Portuguese: acatar (att. 13th. c.)
  • Old Spanish: acatar (att. in Cid)

References

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