bilescu

Aromanian

Etymology 1

Probably from Latin vellō, with a change in conjugation to a Vulgar Latin form *vellescō. Compare Romanian beli, belesc.

Verb

bilescu first-singular present indicative (past participle bilitã)

1. to flay, skin
2. (figurative) to loot, rob, plunder

Related terms

• biliri / bilire
• bilit

Etymology 2

Of Slavic origin. Compare bĕliti. Compare the Romanian equivalent, bili, bilesc.

Verb

bilescu first-singular present indicative (past participle bilitã)

1. to whiten

   Synonym: alghescu

Related terms

• biliri/bilire
• bilit