tin undoubtedly
predominates; and to the evidence of history may be added that of the
language and customs of the country. The language not only presents a
variety arising out of the domination of the various races, but in some
respects indicates the nature of that domination, and the customs have a
like significance. As a general rule the Roumanian language is derived
from the Latin, but there are many words of Turkish, modern Greek,
Polish, and Hungarian or Magyar origin. Amongst the Latin words are the
names of many localities and towns which have evidently existed since
the Roman period, as witness:--

Latin Roumanian English
Danubius Dunarea Danube
Porata Prutu Pruth
Ardiscus Argesu Ardges
Alutus Oltu Olto
Turris Severi Turnu-Severinu Turn Severin
Nicopolis Nicopolu Nicopolis
Caracalla Caracalu Caracal
Dravus Drava Drave
Carpates Carpati Carpathians

Then, again, amongst common names of things and qualities there are
objects which could not change, such as parts of the body, well-known
animals of all ages, &c., as for example:--

Latin Roumanian English[67]
Aqua Apa Water
Aurum Auru Gold
Ferrum Fer Iron
Barbatus Barbatu A (bearded) man
Caput Cap Head
Manus Mana Hand
Nasus Nas Nose
Vena Vina Vein
Os Os Bone
Oculus Ochiu Eye
Digitus Deget Finger
Pes Picior Foot
Pectus Pept Breast
Canis Cane Dog
Piscis Pesce Fish
Dominus Domnu Lord
Umbra Umbra