The endings -sus and -tus can sometimes mark a fourth declension noun. These nouns are derived from verbs.
spīro, spīrāre [1]: breath
> spīritus: breath; spirit
sentiō, sentīre [4]: feel
> sēnsus: feeling; sense; sensation
A number of 4th declension
nouns are derived from verbs of movement [image #1]
The next time you’re bored
to death in transit in an airport, or you’re looking for
an exit sign, or you’re looking forward to Christmas and have
given the kids an advent calendar, you’re dealing with 4th
declension nouns! [image #2]
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