Etymology

Habere pronunciation

Habere pronunciation
  1. What is the etymology of habere?

What is the etymology of habere?

Latin had the adjective habilis “easy to hold, handy; manageable, fit,” an obvious derivative of habere (Modern French habile means “clever”).

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