castra

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Latin word castra comes from Proto-Indo-European *kes-, Proto-Indo-European *kat-

*kes- (Proto-Indo-European)

*kat- (Proto-Indo-European)

castrum (Latin)

(chiefly plural) camp, especially a military camp. Castle, fort.

castra (Latin)

(by extension) military service. A philosophical sect. An encampment, camp.

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