mercassim

Latin

Pronunciation

• (Classical Latin) IPA^(key): /merˈkaːs.sim/, [mɛrˈkäːs̠ːɪ̃ˑ]
• (modern Italianate Ecclesiastical) IPA^(key): /merˈkas.sim/, [merˈkäsːim]

Verb

mercāssim

1. (Old Latin) first-person singular sigmatic aorist active subjunctive of mercō

Usage notes

• The sigmatic aorist tense is attested in Old Latin writings; mostly notably those of Plautus and Terence. It expresses a possible desire ("might want to").