Etymology

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Today it means: A porridge made from cornmeal, similar to polenta; hasty pudding; mush. Full definition →

Algonquian ← Narragansett saupan ← Munsee nsá·pa·n
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  1. Munsee · derived fromnsá·pa·n
  2. Narragansett · derived fromsaupan“softened by water”
  3. Algonquian · derived from
  4. English todaysuppawn

Ultimately from an Algonquian language term such as Massachusett/Narragansett saupan (“softened by water”), Munsee nsá·pa·n, or a cognate thereof, whence also English samp. Possibly transmitted via New Netherland Dutch or Jersey Dutch suppaen, sapaen.

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