French

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Noun

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gutte f (plural guttes)

  1. gutta

Latin

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Noun

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gutte

  1. vocative singular of guttus

Middle English

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Etymology

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From Old English guttas (a plurale tantum), from Proto-Germanic *gut-, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰewd- (to pour).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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gutte (plural guttes or gutten)

  1. One of the organs inside a creature's chest:
    1. The intestines/alimentary canal or a section of that organ.
    2. Animal intestines when used as food for humans or pets.
    3. (rare) The protective coating of the intestines.
    4. (rare) Catgut; cords made from guts.
  2. The chest or abdominal region, especially when representing excessive eating.
  3. (rare) The inside or deepest reaches of something.

Usage notes

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This noun tends to be found in the plural in Middle English.

Descendants

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  • English: gut
  • Scots: gut

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Pali

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Alternative forms

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Adjective

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gutte

  1. locative singular masculine/neuter of gutta, which is past participle of gopeti (to guard)
  2. accusative plural masculine of gutta, which is past participle of gopeti (to guard)
  3. vocative singular feminine of gutta, which is past participle of gopeti (to guard)