Where does “pusiket” come from?
pusiket (Torres Strait Creole) comes from English pussycat, from English pussy-cat — A cat; a pussy; A gentle or soft-hearted person;...
pusiket (Torres Strait Creole): cat
Ancestry of “pusiket”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | pussycat | Alternative form of pussy-cat |
| 2 | English | pussy-cat | A cat; a pussy; A gentle or soft-hearted person;... |