Bat
/bæt/noun
A small, nocturnal flying mammal with wings made of skin.
Did you know?In ancient folklore, bats were often seen as omens or messengers from the spirit world, embodying the mystery of the night.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*batō
“A creature that flits or flutters.”
Old English
OE
bætte
“A flying mammal, often associated with darkness.”
Middle English
ME
batte
“A small flying creature, considered an omen.”
Modern English
English
bat
“A nocturnal flying mammal, symbolic in various cultures.”