proper noun · femininefirst declension
Arcobrīga
Arcobrīga f sg (genitive Arcobrīgae)
Classical[ar.kɔˈbriː.ɡa]Ecclesiastical[ar.koˈbriː.ɡa]
Meaning
- The name of three ancient towns in modern Spain, of which one has been securely located
- A settlement of the Celtiberians in Hispania Tarraconensis.
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Arcobrīga | — |
| genitive | Arcobrīgae | — |
| dative | Arcobrīgae | — |
| accusative | Arcobrīgam | — |
| ablative | Arcobrīgā | — |
| vocative | Arcobrīga | — |
| locative | Arcobrīgae | — |
Origins
From Celtiberian, from a compound of Proto-Celtic *arkʷos (“bow”) + *brigā (“hill”), i.e. “bow-shaped hill”. Another suggested derivation from *artos (“bear”) is dubious owing to the unexplained sound change to c; the connection to “bow” is solidified by images of bows found on local stelae.