AC

A New Latin Dictionary by Charlton T. Lewis Ph.D. and Charles Short, LL. D.

AC, a Latin root, denoting (

1 ) sharp and (

2 ) quick , kindred with the Greek ἄκρος and ὠκ-ύς, Sanscr. ācu (= celeriter). Hence the Latin acer, acies, acuo, acus, acutus, aquila, accipiter, acupedius (prob. also equus), ocior, and oculus.