naucum
Latin
Alternative forms
Etymology
A derivation from nux (“nut”) has been ascribed from classical times. De Vaan comments this remains semantically attractive, although the -au- cannot be explained.
Pronunciation
- (Classical) IPA(key): /ˈnau̯.kum/, [ˈnau̯.kũ]
Declension
Second declension.
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | naucum | nauca |
| Genitive | naucī | naucōrum |
| Dative | naucō | naucīs |
| Accusative | naucum | nauca |
| Ablative | naucō | naucīs |
| Vocative | naucum | nauca |
Synonyms
- (trifle): gerrae
Derived terms
- naucifactiō (New Latin)
- naucipendō (New Latin)
- nōn naucī
References
- naucum in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
- naucum in Charles du Fresne du Cange’s Glossarium Mediæ et Infimæ Latinitatis (augmented edition, 1883–1887)
- naucum in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire Illustré Latin-Français, Hachette, page 1,015/1
- “naucum” on page 1,160/3 of the Oxford Latin Dictionary (1st ed., 1968–82)
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