căpătâi

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Romanian

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Etymology

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Inherited from Late Latin capitāneum, neutral of capitāneus, from Latin capita. Compare Aromanian cãpitãnj, cãpitinj. Doublet of căpitan.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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căpătâi n (plural căpătâie)

  1. bedside, pillow, end of the bed
  2. bolster, support
  3. (figuratively) home, roof, rest

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