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

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
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