Nefas etymology

Latin

Latin word nefas comes from Latin nam (Actually. Because. For. Thus.), Latin fas

Etymology of nefas

Detailed word origin of nefas

Dictionary entry Language Definition
nam Latin (lat) Actually. Because. For. Thus.
fas Latin (lat) (uncountable) dictates of religion, divine law (opp. iūs, human law), or an obligation thereunder. (uncountable) the will of God; a predetermined destiny.
nefas Latin (lat) Forbidden act. Wrong, (moral) offense, wicked act.

Words with the same origin as nefas

Descendants of nam

nempe