capulus
“capulus” is a Latin word. Its 3 meanings in English:
noun
- sarcophagus
- tomb
- handle, hilt (of a sword)
Etymology
From capiō + -ulus. Active interpretation of the suffix leads to the first, passive interpretation to the second meaning.
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