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Romanian words from Latin words first recorded in the 6th century

3 Romanian words inherited from a Latin word whose earliest known written record dates from the 6th century, earliest Latin record first.

1. celar

   533

   from Latin cellarium

   It is inherited from Latin cellārium (“storeroom, pantry”), from cella (“storeroom, small room”). De Vaan considers that the Latin noun may keep the long-vowel base of cēlō (“to conceal”). The word…

2. curte

   538–594

   from Latin curtis

   It is inherited from Late Latin curtis (“yard, court”), a popular form of Latin cohortem (“enclosed yard; retinue”). The change of /o/ to /u/, recorded in the Late Latin form, recurs in other…

3. foaie

   600–630

   from Latin folia

   It is inherited from Late Latin folia (“leaf”), the plural of Latin folium (“leaf”), taken as a feminine singular, at first with a collective sense. Some modern senses follow French feuille. Besides…

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