Fortis etymology

Latin

Latin word fortis comes from Proto-Indo-European *bʰérǵʰonts (High.)

Etymology of fortis

Detailed word origin of fortis

Dictionary entry Language Definition
*bʰérǵʰonts Proto-Indo-European (ine) High.
fortis Old Latin (itc-ola) Strong.
fortis Latin (lat) (figuratively) courageous, brave, steadfast. Strong (physically powerful).