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Etymology of the English word cockteaser

the English word cockteaser
derived from the English word cock
derived from the Latin word coccus (insect used for dye; scarlet dye, color)
derived from the Greek word kokkos, κόκκος (a kernel of seed)
derived from the Late Latin word coco
derived from the English word teaser
using the English suffix -er
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *-arjaz
using the Latin suffix -arius (-ar)
derived from the English word tease

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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