Where does “spout” come from?
Spout comes from Middle English spouten, from Middle Dutch spoiten, of uncertain origin.
spout (English): A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is...
Definitions
- A tube or lip through which liquid or steam is...
Ancestry of “spout”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | spouten | to spout |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | spoiten | — |
Words derived from “spout”