Cut
/kʌt/noun
To divide or incise something using a sharp instrument.
Did you know?In Old English, 'cūtan' meant to cut or separate, and it was often associated with magical practices in various cultures, including sacrificial rites.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ḱewd-
“to cut or separate, often referring to a division or boundary.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
κυνέω (kyneō)
“to strike or cut, used in contexts of violence or sacrifice.”
Old English
Old English
cūtan
“to cut, sever, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.”
Middle English
Middle English
cutten
“to cut or divide, increasingly used in both literal and figurative contexts.”
Modern English
English
cut
“to divide or incise, maintaining both physical and metaphorical applications.”