Where does “hispidity” come from?
hispidity (English) comes from English hispid, from Latin hispidus, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰers- — stiff; surprised.
hispidity (English): The quality of being hispid
Definitions
- The quality of being hispid
Ancestry of “hispidity”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hispid | Covered in short, stiff hairs; bristly |
| 2 | Latin | hispidus | rough, shaggy, hairy, bristly, prickly |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰers- | stiff; surprised |