Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*ped-
8 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *ped-, most common first.
- fetchTo retrieve; to bear towards; to go and get.
- pugA pug dog, a small dog of an ancient breed originating in China, having a snub nose, wrinkled face, squarish body, short smooth hair, and curled tail.
- impeachmentThe act of calling into question or challenging the accuracy or propriety of something.
- fetTo fetch.
- fetterA chain or similar object used to bind a person or animal, often by its legs.
- fettleA state of physical condition; kilter or trim.
- peccantOf a person, etc.: that commits or has committed an offence or a sin; blameworthy, culpable, offending, sinful, sinning.
- piepowderChiefly in court of piepowders, etc. (sense 2): a traveller, particularly one on foot; a wayfarer; specifically, a travelling merchant.