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Where does “pett-” come from?

pett- (Proto-Celtic): part, bit, piece

Definitions

part, bit, piece

Words derived from “pett-”

pet
petty
petite
petit
petticoat
pettiness
pettishly
pettish
pettifogger
pettishness
petticoated
petter
pettily
petcock
Pettyjohn
pettitoes
petfood
pettifoggery
underpetticoat
petiteness
petless
petcare
housepet
petlike

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