Where does “cur” come from?
cur (Manx) comes from Old Irish cuirid, from Old Irish cor, from Latin chorus, from Ancient Greek χορός, from Proto-Indo-European ǵʰer- — to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines.
cur (Manx): put; give
Definitions
- put; give
Ancestry of “cur”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Old Irish | cuirid | — |
| 2 | Old Irish | cor | verbal noun of fo·ceird |
| 3 | Latin | chorus | chorus (all forms); a performance with dancing and singing; a troop or band of dancers and singers; performers |
| 4 | Ancient Greek | χορός | dance ring, round dance; dance accompanied by... |
| 5 | Proto-Indo-European | ǵʰer- | to yearn for; to enclose; bowels, intestines |