Etymology of the French word gratter

Date

The earliest known usage of gratter in French dates from the 12th century.

Derivations in French

gratin, grattage, grattelle, grattement, grattoir, grattoire, gratton, gratte, gratteur, gratture, gratte-cul, gratte-dos, gratte-fond, gratte-paille, gratte-papier, gratte-pieds, regratter, gratteler

Cognates

Italian grattare, Provençal gratar, Spanish gratar