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Latin word princeps comes from Proto-Italic *priisemokaps (Chief, distinguished Leader.)
*priisemokaps (Proto-Italic)
Chief, distinguished Leader.
princeps (Latin)
(military, as plural) company or division of the second line of soldiers. Author, originator, founder, head. Chief, director. Leader, first man. Prince, sovereign. Principal person Chief, distinguished. First, foremost.