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Etymology of the English word toe

the English word toe
derived from the English word imitative
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *deik- (to show, to pronounce solemnly; to throw)
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *taikhwo

Derivations in English

hammertoe, steptoe, toecap, toed, toehold, toenail, toepiece, toeshoe, tiptoe, toeing

Cognates

Dutch teen, German Zehe, Icelandic , Swedish to

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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