pass under the yoke en · VERB
Etymology
The practice of passing under the yoke (Latin: sub iugum) was a ritual humiliation of enemies practiced by the people of ancient Italy, most notably the Romans and Samnites. Hence, the modern English word subjugate stems from the Latin "sub iugum", meaning under the yoke.
Meanings
- (idiomatic) Of a defeated army, to be humiliated by the victors.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| passed under the yoke | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| passed under the yoke | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| passing under the yoke | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| passes under the yoke | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (5)
pl but see przegrać (Translations) · fi kulkea ikeen alta (Translations) · it passare sotto le forche caudine (Translations) · fr passer sous les fourches caudines (Translations) · fi joutua voittajan nöyryyttämäksi (Translations)