English word origin

Etymology of pinta

From the pronunciation of pint of milk. Compare cuppa.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

A pint of milk.

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

From the pronunciation of pint of milk. Compare cuppa.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

A human skin disease endemic to Mexico, Central America, and South America, caused by infection with a spirochete, Treponema pallidum carateum, which is morphologically and serologically indistinguishable from the organism that causes syphilis.

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

Borrowed from Spanish pinta.

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Source etymology 3

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noun

prison

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

Borrowed from Spanish.

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