Etymology
The word "spit" has multiple etymologies:
Meaning
Origin
The word "spit" is believed to have originated from the imitative sound of spitting. It is a universal word that is found in many languages around the world, with similar forms and meanings.
Etymology Middle English spouwen from Old English spīwan meaning to vomit or spit
Etymology The word spike originates from the Old English word spica meaning a sharp
Etymology The word spike originates from the Old English word spica meaning a sharp
Etymology Old English spittel Proto Germanic spittilaz Proto Indo European possibly
Etymology Early Modern English sprinckle from Middle English sprengen from Old E
Etymology The word pattern is derived from the Middle English patron which in turn
Etymology The word obelisk is derived from the Greek word obeliskos which means po
Etymology Middle English spouten from Old English spūtan Proto Germanic spūtaną
Etymology The word retch is derived from the Middle English verb rechen meaning to
Etymology The word rotisserie is derived from the French word rôtir meaning to roa
Etymology Latin expectorāre meaning to spit out Roots ex out from pectus br
Item Etymology Latin item also likewise besides Meaning A single or individ
Etymology Old English tîma time period hour West Germanic tîmon Proto Germanic