astor
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Etymology
Inherited from Vulgar Latin acceptōrem, modification of Latin accipiter (“hawk”).
Pronunciation
Noun
astor m (plural astors)
- the northern goshawk
- Synonym: falcó perdiguer
- buzzard
- Synonym: aligot
Derived terms
- astor comú
- astorar
- astoret
Related terms
Further reading
- “astor” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
Alternative forms
Etymology
From French astheure (“now”). Compare Louisiana Creole astœr.
Adverb
astor
- (Saint-Domingue) now
- Astor mo va alé. ― I will go now.
References
- S.J Ducoeurjoly, Manuel des habitans de Saint-Domingue, contenant un précis de l'histoire de cette île
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