Where does “stooge” come from?
stooge (English) comes from Russian студе́нт, from Polish student, from German Student, from Latin studēns, from Latin studeō — to dedicate oneself (to), direct one's efforts or attention (to), strive after, be devoted to.
stooge (English): One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be...
Definitions
- One who knowingly allows himself or herself to be...
Ancestry of “stooge”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Russian | студе́нт | student in a university or college, undergraduate |
| 2 | Polish | student | student, university student |
| 3 | German | Student | student person attending lectures at a university; male or of unspecified sex |
| 4 | Latin | studēns | dedicating myself (to), directing my efforts or attention (to) |
| 5 | Latin | studeō | to dedicate oneself (to), direct one's efforts or attention (to), strive after, be devoted to |