Latin masculus is a diminutive of mās.
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COVERAGE LEDGER ↗EDGE / 0824diminutive derivationestablished
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masculus
male; masculine
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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedLatin · Latin · male person animalmās
male
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The Latin male base receives a diminutive formation.
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Male — American Heritage DictionaryEtymology: Latin masculus, diminutive of mās
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