praesidium etymology

Latin word praesidium comes from Latin praesideo

Detailed word origin of praesidium

Dictionary entryLanguageDefinition
praesideo Latin (lat) I guard, watch, protect, defend.. I preside over, have the care or management of, direct, command, control, govern, superintend.. I sit before or in front of.. I sit beforehand.
praeses Latin (lat) Head, chief, ruler. Protector, guard, guardian, defender. Sitting before ...
praesidium Latin (lat) Defence, protection, help, aid, assistance. Guard, garrison, convoy, escort.