Where does “gourd” come from?

gourd (Norman) comes from Latin gurdus, from Proto-Italic gʷord-o-, from Proto-Indo-European gʷr̥dus.

gourd (Norman): numb

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Latin	gurdus	a dolt, jolterhead, numbskull, blockhead,...
2	Proto-Italic	gʷord-o-	stubborn, heavy
3	Proto-Indo-European	gʷr̥dus	—

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