noun · masculinesecond declension
dusius
dusius m (genitive dusiī or dusī)
Meaning
- masculinea kind of evil spirit
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | dusius | dusiī |
| genitive | dusiī dusī | dusiōrum |
| dative | dusiō | dusiīs |
| accusative | dusium | dusiōs |
| ablative | dusiō | dusiīs |
| vocative | dusie | dusiī |
Origins
From Gaulish *dusios (“incubus, monster”), probably from Proto-Indo-European *dʰwes- (“to breathe; spirit”). Compare Proto-Slavic *duša (“spirit, soul”).