Where does “eek” come from?

eek (English) comes from English ecaf, from English face, from Middle English face, from Old French face, from Late Latin facia.

eek (English): To produce a high-pitched squeal, as in fear or...

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	English	ecaf	A person's face
2	English	face	The front part of the head of a human or other...
3	Middle English	face	face; Alternative form of fass
4	Old French	face	face
5	Late Latin	facia	—