Etymology:
Meaning:
A small, pointed projectile typically thrown by hand or launched from a weapon.
Origin:
The word "dart" has a long and complex history, with its roots in Proto-Indo-European. The Proto-Indo-European root "*dher-" means "to pierce" or "to strike." This root is also the source of the English words "door" (a passageway) and "direct" (to guide or point).
The Proto-Indo-European root "dher-" evolved into the Proto-Celtic word "dart-o," which originally meant a javelin. The Romans borrowed this word as "dartus," which eventually entered Old English as "dart."
In Middle English, the meaning of "dart" broadened to include any small, pointed projectile. This sense of the word is still the most common today. Darts are typically used for hunting, target shooting, or as a weapon in warfare.
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