'cue-giver' originates from the combination of 'cue,' which comes from the Latin word 'cauda,' meaning 'tail,' and 'giver,' from Old English 'giefan,' meaning 'to give.'

'cue' evolved from the Latin 'cauda' through Old French 'cue,' and 'giver' from Old English 'giefan,' eventually forming the modern English compound 'cue-giver.'

Initially, 'cue' referred to a tail or end, but over time it evolved to mean a signal or prompt, while 'giver' has consistently meant one who provides.