Where does “pagupit” come from?
pagupit (Bikol Central) comes from Bikol Central gupit, from Tagalog Gupit, from Tagalog gupit — haircut; way of cutting.
Ancestry of “pagupit”, step by step
pagupit traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Bikol Central gupit
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikol Central | gupit | — |
| 2 | Tagalog | Gupit | snip; cutting with scissors, shears, clippers, or a similar tool |
| 3 | Tagalog | gupit | haircut; way of cutting |
via Bikol Central pa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bikol Central | pa | — |