látigo

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • whip pliant, flexible instrument, such as a rod, a plaited or braided rope, or a thong

Etymology

Derived from Gothic *𐌻𐌰𐌹𐍄𐍄𐌿𐌲 (lead rope) derived from Proto-Germanic *laidtugą, *laidijaną (lead, cause to go, cause one to go) + Proto-Germanic *taugō (cord, rope)derived from Basque latigoa.

Origin

Basque (Bidasoa Valley)

latigoa

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