Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

prisca

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.71 in modern English

Syllables
prisca
IPA
10
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A female given name from Latin.

Example Sentences

Etymology

Latin feminine form of the cognomen Prīscus, from prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”).

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Questions

What does prisca mean?
An alternative name for Priscilla, an early Christian.
Where does prisca come from?
Latin feminine form of the cognomen Prīscus, from prīscus (“former, ancient, old-fashioned”).

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