Tuesday 12 May 2015

Pecuniary



We know that "Pecuniary" pertains to money, as in, pecuniary affairs; let's discuss its derivation.


"Pecuniary" is derived from the Latin root "pecus" means cattle. In early days one's affluent background was not measured by stocks or shares but by the stock of cattle one possessed, which was considered to be logical as one could procure milk, meat and leather.




A person who had lots of "pecus", in the past, was affluent, a person who was without "pecus" was broke and destitute. In today's world who is without any money or funds habitually, who lacks money power is called an impervious person.

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