Etymology
The word "pedigree" is derived from the following roots:
Meaning and Origin
"Pes" in Latin originally referred to the footprints or steps of people or animals. In medieval France, the phrase "pied de grue" was used to describe the three-toed footprint of a crane. Over time, this phrase came to be used figuratively to represent the branching lineage of a family, with each "toe" representing a different branch.
By the 16th century, the English word "pedigree" had emerged to refer to a record or chart that traced the ancestry and descent of a person or animal. It initially applied to animals, particularly horses, but eventually came to be used more broadly for humans.
Usage
Today, the term "pedigree" is used to describe:
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Etymology The word pedigree is derived from the following roots Latin pes foot
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Etymology The word trapezoid comes from the Greek words trapezium meaning little ta
Etymology of Tripod The word tripod comes from the Ancient Greek tripodēs which
Etymology The word trivet derives from the Old French term trevet which itself likely
Etymology and Meaning Velocipede noun A two wheeled or four wheeled vehicle propelled
Etymology The word lineage comes from the Latin word linea meaning line It was f
Etymology The word line originates from the Old French word ligne which in turn deri
Etymology The word descent comes from the Old French word descendre which in turn d
Etymology The word genealogy comes from the Greek words genos meaning race family
Etymology The word cocktail is believed to have originated from the French word coque
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Etymology Old English brēod Proto Germanic braudō Proto Indo European bʰre
Derivation Etymology Latin derivatio de from rivus stream Meaning Th
