scotch
|scotch|
B2
/skɒtʃ/
end decisively
Etymology
Etymology Information
'scotch' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'scocchen,' where 'scocchen' meant 'to cut or score.'
Historical Evolution
'scocchen' transformed into the modern English word 'scotch' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to cut or score,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to decisively put an end to something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/05 04:21