noun · masculinesecond declension
gȳrovagus1
gȳrovagus m (genitive gȳrovagī)
Classical[ɡyːˈrɔ.wa.ɡʊs]Ecclesiastical[d͡ʒiˈrɔː.va.ɡus]
Meaning
- Medieval Latina monk who would wander from place to place, seeking hospitality
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | gȳrovagus | gȳrovagī |
| genitive | gȳrovagī | gȳrovagōrum |
| dative | gȳrovagō | gȳrovagīs |
| accusative | gȳrovagum | gȳrovagōs |
| ablative | gȳrovagō | gȳrovagīs |
| vocative | gȳrovage | gȳrovagī |
Origins
From gȳrus (“circle”) + vagus (“wandering”).
Descendants
- Englishgyrovague
- Frenchgyrovague