Etymology

puppyhood

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Today it means: The state of being a puppy (young dog). Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *haiduz ← Proto-Indo-European *keyt- ← English puppy
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The story

  1. Englishpuppy
  2. Proto-Indo-European*keyt-
  3. Proto-Germanic*haiduz
  4. English todaypuppyhood

From puppy + -hood.

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