Where does “cuss” come from?
Cuss is a variant of curse, which derives from Middle English curse and Old English cors, though the original meaning is uncertain.
cuss (English): To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak...
Definitions
- To use cursing, to use bad language, to speak...
Ancestry of “cuss”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | curse | A supernatural detriment or hindrance; a bane; A... |
| 2 | Middle English | curse | — |
| 3 | Old English | cors | — |
Words derived from “cuss”