OSTIS, ostis
Sounds Like: HOS-tis
Translations: enemy, a stranger, a foreigner, an opponent
From the root: HOSTIS
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word is almost certainly a misspelling or an older orthography of 'HOSTIS', as the initial 'H' was often omitted in ancient Latin manuscripts. 'HOSTIS' refers to an enemy, a stranger, or a foreigner. It is used to describe someone who is hostile or from an opposing side. It can also refer to a guest, but in a more archaic sense, often implying a stranger who might become an enemy.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative or Accusative, Masculine or Feminine
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From the same root
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