Where does “spitz” come from?
spitz (English) comes from German spitz, from Old High German spizzi.
spitz (English): Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the...
Definitions
- Any of several Nordic breeds of dog such as the...
Ancestry of “spitz”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | German | spitz | pointed, pointy; sharp; spiky |
| 2 | Old High German | spizzi | — |