Latin word iuro comes from Proto-Indo-European *h₂ey-, and later Proto-Indo-European *h₂óyu (Long time, lifetime.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *h₂ey- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *h₂óyu | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | Long time, lifetime. |
| *h₂yew- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *h₂yew-es-eh₂-ye- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *jowos | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Law. Oath. |
| *jowezāō | Proto-Italic (itc-pro) | Swear (an oath). |
| iuro | Latin (lat) | I swear on oath; I vow. |