Etymology
The word "spud" has several potential etymologies:
From the Dutch word "spaden" meaning "spade," likely due to the resemblance of a potato to the shape of a spade.
**From the Gaelic word "spud"* meaning "knife" or "dagger," possibly due to its resemblance to the shape of a small knife or dagger.
**From the Irish word "spaid"* meaning "a castrated male animal," possibly referring to the potato's humble appearance.
From the Middle English word "sprot" meaning "a small, worthless fish," potentially due to the potato's perceived low value in the past.
Meaning
Origin
The word "spud" first appeared in the English language in the 16th century, initially referring to a digging tool. It was not until the 17th century that it began to be used to refer to a potato, likely due to the prevalence of potato cultivation in Ireland at the time.
The word gained popularity in North America in the 19th century, where it became the primary term for a potato. However, in the United Kingdom and other parts of Europe, the word "potato" is more commonly used.
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