Etymology of the English word cupcake
the English word
cupcakederived from the English word
cakederived from the Old Norse word
kakaderived from the English word
cupderived from the Latin word
cuppa (bar of an oil press; axle; barrel, cask, tun)
derived from the Latin word
cupa (bar of an oil press; axle; crooked handle; barrel, cask, vat; dancing-girl; female tavern-keeper and castanet-dancer; female vintner)
Usage
Word found in Modern English
