Stick
/stɪk/noun
A thin piece of wood that has fallen or been cut from a tree.
Did you know?In ancient rituals, sticks were often used as wands to channel magical energies, linking the mundane with the mystical.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*steg-
“to support or cover, related to structures and implements.”
Old English
OE
sticca
“a stick or rod, used for support or walking.”
Middle English
ME
sticke
“a twig or branch, often used as a tool or weapon.”
Modern English
English
stick
“a general term for a thin piece of wood, often used for various purposes.”