Latin word dux comes from Proto-Indo-European *dh₁g-, and later Proto-Germanic *tēkaną (To grasp. To hold. To touch.)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*dh₁g- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to touch |
*tēkaną | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | To grasp. To hold. To touch. |
*dukn- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
*dewk-s | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
dux | Latin (lat) | (Medieval Latin) duke. Commander, general. Leader. Prince, ruler. |