pigritor

Latin

Alternative forms

Etymology

Frequentative of pigror (I am slow”, “I hesitate): pigror +‎ -itor.

Pronunciation

Verb

pigritor (present infinitive pigritārī, perfect active pigritātus sum); first conjugation, deponent

  1. (Late Latin, intransitive) to be slow, sluggish, slothful, or tardy; to tarry

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Descendants

  • Italian: peritarsi
  • Romanian: pregeta

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