Where does “quaich” come from?

quaich (English) comes from Scottish Gaelic cuach, from Old Irish cúach, from Old Irish cuäch, from Proto-Celtic kaɸukos, from Proto-Indo-European kap- — to seize, hold.

quaich (English): A traditional shallow, two-handled cup of...

Definitions

  1. A traditional shallow, two-handled cup of...

Ancestry of “quaich”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Scottish Gaeliccuachbowl; goblet, quaich; curl, ringlet
2Old Irishcúachfastener, hook, buckle for cloak, hair, etc.;...
3Old Irishcuächcup, goblet, bowl; cauldron, large vessel; bowl,...
4Proto-Celtickaɸukoscup
5Proto-Indo-Europeankap-to seize, hold
Every word from Proto-Indo-European kap- →Every word from Proto-Celtic kaɸukos →Every word from Old Irish cuäch →
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