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Latin
Etymology
ē + Castor
Pronunciation
Interjection
ēcastor
- An expression of surprise, annoyance or enthusiasm. Literally by Castor. The expression was used by females in ancient Rome.
See also
References
- “ecastor”, in Charlton T. Lewis and Charles Short (1879) A Latin Dictionary, Oxford: Clarendon Press
- “ecastor”, in Charlton T. Lewis (1891) An Elementary Latin Dictionary, New York: Harper & Brothers
- ecastor in Gaffiot, Félix (1934) Dictionnaire illustré latin-français, Hachette.