cast etymology

Etymology

The word "cast" has several distinct etymologies:

• As a verb:
  • From Middle English "casten," "casten out," from Old English "cæstan," meaning "to throw, scatter, sow."
  • Related to Old High German "chastan," meaning "to punish, afflict."
• As a noun:
  • From Middle English "cast," "cast in metal," from Old French "cast," from Latin "castus," meaning "pure, tested."

Meaning

As a verb:

• To throw, hurl, or scatter something.
• To create or produce something, especially by molding or shaping.
• To direct or guide something.
• To choose or select something.
• To plan or intend something.
• To vote for someone or something.

As a noun:

• An object that has been cast or molded.
• A plaster cast, used for medical or artistic purposes.
• A group of actors who perform together.
• A particular role or character in a play or movie.
• A mold or pattern for making something.

Origin

The verb "cast" originated from the Indo-European root "*(s)ket-," meaning "to cut, strike, or throw." It is related to the words "cut," "strike," and "scatter."

The noun "cast" originated from the Latin word "castus," which means "pure, tested." This is because metal castings were often used to test the purity of metal.

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