noun
lar
Lar (noun) means a title used in ancient Etruscan society, properly reserved for an eldest son, though sometimes mistaken by later readers for part of a personal name. Example: “Inscriptions often read "Lar Porsena," where Lar was a title, not part of the name.”
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A title used in ancient Etruscan society, properly reserved for an eldest son, though sometimes mistaken by later readers for part of a personal name.
"Inscriptions often read "Lar Porsena," where Lar was a title, not part of the name."
How to use lar
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old Etruscan honorific title, roughly equivalent to referring to someone as "the elder" or "lord."
Memory tip
A specialist historical/linguistic term — you'll mostly meet it reading about Etruscan or early Roman history.
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Inscriptions often read "_____ Porsena," where Lar was a title, not part of the name.
Etymology
From Latin, of uncertain further origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does “lar” mean?
The word “lar” means a title used in ancient Etruscan society, properly reserved for an eldest son, though sometimes mistaken by later readers for part of a personal name. In plain terms, an old Etruscan honorific title, roughly equivalent to referring to someone as "the elder" or "lord.".
How do you use “lar” in a sentence?
Here is “lar” used in a sentence: “Inscriptions often read "Lar Porsena," where Lar was a title, not part of the name.”
What part of speech is “lar”?
“Lar” is a noun.
Where does the word “lar” come from?
The word “lar” comes from Latin. From Latin, of uncertain further origin.
