astor

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Etymology

Inherited from Vulgar Latin acceptōrem, modification of Latin accipiter (hawk).

Pronunciation

Noun

astor m (plural astors)

  1. the northern goshawk
    Synonym: falcó perdiguer
  2. buzzard
    Synonym: aligot

Derived terms

Further reading

Haitian Creole

Alternative forms

Etymology

From French astheure (now). Compare Louisiana Creole astœr.

Adverb

astor

  1. (Saint-Domingue) now
    Astor mo va alé.I will go now.

References

  • S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île