shot etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English: schoten, from Old English: sceotan.
• Proto-Germanic: skeutaną, meaning "to shoot, push, throw".
• Proto-Indo-European: skeu-, meaning "to throw".

Meaning and Origin:

The word "shot" has multiple meanings, all related to the concept of propelling something with force:

• Projectile: A projectile fired from a firearm, bow and arrow, or other weapon.
• Process of firing: The act of firing a projectile.
• Hit: The act of striking a target with a projectile.
• Amount discharged: The quantity of projectiles fired in a single action.
• Single instance of firing: A single discharge of a weapon.
• Wound caused by a projectile: A physical injury caused by being hit by a bullet, arrow, or other projectile.
• Checkers or pool play: A single move in the game of checkers or pool.
• Injectable drug: A single dose of a drug administered by injection.

The word "shot" has been used in the English language since the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English verb "sceotan," which meant "to shoot, push, or throw." The word ultimately derives from the Proto-Indo-European root skeu-, which also gave rise to the words "scythe" and "shunt."

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