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The word "spout" comes from the Proto-Germanic root *spūtaną, which means "to spit." This root is related to the Indo-European root *speue-, which also means "to spit." The word "spout" originally referred to the act of spitting, but its meaning has broadened over time to include any discharge of a liquid in a continuous stream.
The word "spout" has also been used figuratively to refer to a rapid and forceful utterance of words or ideas. This usage dates back to the 15th century. The word "spout" can also refer to a pipe or nozzle through which a liquid is discharged. This usage dates back to the 16th century.
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