Where does “caithte” come from?

caithte (Scottish Gaelic) comes from Scottish Gaelic caith, from Old Irish caithid, from Proto-Celtic katyeti — to throw.

caithte (Scottish Gaelic): past participle of caith; used up, worn out; past

Definitions

  1. past participle of caith; used up, worn out; past

Ancestry of “caithte”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Scottish Gaeliccaithspend, pass; waste, squander; wear
2Old Irishcaithidto consume, use up, eat up
3Proto-Celtickatyetito throw
Every word from Proto-Celtic katyeti →Every word from Old Irish caithid →Every word from Scottish Gaelic caith →