Latin word spiritus comes from Proto-Indo-European *speis- or *(s)peys- (meaning to blow, breathe) through Latin spirare (to breath)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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*speis- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to blow, breath |
*(s)peys- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | to blow, breath |
spirare | Latin (lat) | to breathe |
spiritus | Latin (lat) | Breath, breathing. Energy. Light breeze. Pride, arrogance. Spirit, ghost. |