proper noun · masculinethird declension
Tricassēs
Tricassēs m pl (genitive Tricassum)
Classical[trɪˈkas.seːs]Ecclesiastical[triˈkas.ses]
Meaning
- A Celtic tribe of Gallia Lugdunensis, whose chief city was Augustobona
Declension
| form | singular | plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | — | Tricassēs |
| genitive | — | Tricassum |
| dative | — | Tricassibus |
| accusative | — | Tricassēs |
| ablative | — | Tricassibus |
| vocative | — | Tricassēs |
Origins
Gaulish tribe name, first element from treis (“three”) (Proto-Celtic *trīs), second element of uncertain origin, with compared cognates being Cassiterides (Tin islands, Ancient Greek κασσίτερος (kassíteros)) and Proto-Celtic *kassis (“passion, hate”) (found in the name of Cassivellaunus).