Where does “gutted” come from?
Gutted comes from Middle English gutted, with origins uncertain beyond this attestation.
gutted (English): Eviscerated; With the most important parts...
Definitions
- Eviscerated; With the most important parts...
Ancestry of “gutted”, step by step
gutted traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English gut
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gut | The alimentary canal, especially the intestine;... |
| 2 | Middle English | gut | Alternative form of gutte |
| 3 | Old English | gutt | gut, entrail |
| 4 | Proto-Germanic | gut- | — |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰewd- | to pour |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰew- | to pour |
via Middle English gutted
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle English | gutted | — |