Jutty
/ˈdʒʌti/noun
An architectural projection or overhanging part of a building; also, a jetty or projecting pier in some historical uses.
Did you know?Jutty is historically tied to the same root as words for ‘throwing’ or ‘casting out,’ so the idea of something projecting outward is baked into its origin.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*ye- / *yē-
“A root associated with throwing or sending.”
Latin
Latin
iacere
“To throw, hurl, or cast.”
Old French
Old French
jetter
“To throw, cast, or project.”
Middle English
English
jettee / jutty
“A projection, especially a projecting part of a building.”
Modern English
English
jutty
“A projecting architectural feature; a jetty or overhang.”