Where does “espeta” come from?

espeta (Galician) comes from Galician espeto, from Old Portuguese espeto, from Gothic 𐍃𐍀𐌹𐍄𐌿𐍃, from Proto-Germanic spituz, from Proto-Indo-European spey- — sharp point, stick.

espeta (Galician): skewer; nail; knitting needle

Definitions

skewer; nail; knitting needle

Ancestry of “espeta”, step by step

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Galician	espeto	a wooden or metal skewer or spit for roasting;...
2	Old Portuguese	espeto	—
3	Gothic	𐍃𐍀𐌹𐍄𐌿𐍃	spit
4	Proto-Germanic	spituz	rod; stick; spit
5	Proto-Indo-European	spey-	sharp point, stick

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