Etymology

pize

P3I1Z10E1

Today it means: Used in various imprecatory expressions: a pest, a pox. Full definition →

First used 17th c.
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The story

Unknown; perhaps a variant of pest, pox.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 17th c. Used in various imprecatory expressions: a pest, a pox.

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