Castrum etymology

Latin

Latin word castrum comes from Proto-Italic *kazēō (To lack.)

Etymology of castrum

Detailed word origin of castrum

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*ḱsew- Proto-Indo-European (ine)
*kazēō Proto-Italic (itc-pro) To lack.
careo Latin (lat) I am deprived of.. I am separated from.. I lack, am without.
castrum Latin (lat) (chiefly plural) camp, especially a military camp. Castle, fort.