taps etymology

Etymology

The word "tap" has multiple etymological roots:

• Old English: "tæppan" (to touch, feel)
• Proto-Germanic: "*tappan" (to touch)
• Indo-European: "*temb-" (to reach, stretch, touch)

Meaning

"Tap" can have several meanings as a noun, verb, or adjective:

Noun

• A device that controls the flow of a liquid or gas, usually by piercing a container.
• A light, rhythmic sound produced by striking something gently.
• A slang term for a telephone.

Verb

• To draw liquid from a container by piercing it.
• To strike or touch something lightly and repeatedly.
• To listen in on a telephone conversation without consent.

Adjective

• Capable of being drawn from a container by piercing.
• Done with a light, rhythmic striking motion.

Origin

The word "tap" first appeared in the Old English language around the 9th century. It is believed to have evolved from the Proto-Germanic root "tappan" and ultimately from the Indo-European root "temb-." The original meaning of "tap" was "to touch or feel," which later broadened to include other related concepts such as "to strike" and "to draw liquid."

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