Where does “cotta” come from?
Cotta derives from Medieval Latin cotta, from Proto-Germanic kuttô, from Proto-Indo-European gudnó-, of uncertain ultimate meaning.
cotta (English): A surplice, in England and America usually one...
Definitions
- A surplice, in England and America usually one...
Ancestry of “cotta”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Medieval Latin | cotta | clerical tunic; undercoat, tunic |
| 2 | Proto-Germanic | kuttô | cowl, woolen cloth, coat |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | gudnó- | — |