English word origin

Etymology of pied

From archaic pie (“magpie”), from Old French pie, from Latin pica. Compare typologically Polish srokaty < sroka.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Having two or more colors, especially black and white. · Decorated or colored in blotches.

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From archaic pie (“magpie”), from Old French pie, from Latin pica. Compare typologically Polish srokaty < sroka.

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Root classification mention*(s)peyk-ine-pro
Derivation mentionpiefro
Derivation mentionpicala

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Source etymology 2

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verb

simple past and past participle of pi

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 3

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verb

simple past and past participle of pie

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