Talk:baesteiro

Derivation directly from Latin?

Might the Old Portuguese baesteiro derive directly from the Latin ballistārius, rather than having been formed from the Old Port. elements baesta + -eiro? — I.S.M.E.T.A. 11:34, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

Yeah. I updated it. — Ungoliant ^(Falai) 11:50, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

Thanks. You may wish to alter it again slightly, because balistārius is attested (according to Lewis & Short). — I.S.M.E.T.A. 16:47, 21 November 2013 (UTC)