Where does “hispid” come from?
hispid (English) comes from Latin hispidus, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰers- — stiff; surprised.
hispid (English): Covered in short, stiff hairs; bristly
Definitions
- Covered in short, stiff hairs; bristly
Ancestry of “hispid”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Latin | hispidus | rough, shaggy, hairy, bristly, prickly |
| 2 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰers- | stiff; surprised |
Words derived from “hispid”