Solved by Derek Lowel on 21 Jan 2024

Sharp tug

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The solution for the clue "Sharp tug" in word puzzles and crosswords has 4 letters.

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Solution for "Sharp tug"

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Sharp

The word "sharp" originates from ancient Greek, where it referred to a knife's edge. This etymology is linked to the Greek verb "haptein," meaning 'to sharpen' or 'to make sharp.'From the Greek, the Latin word "aspersus" was adopted, meaning 'sharpened' or 'grained.' This Latin term is also the source of several other words related to knives, including 'aspas' or 'aspus,' which referred to the practice of sharpening blades.The Old English word "scirpan" is related to the Latin "aspersus," but with a different meaning. "Scirpan" referred to a sharp, jagged piece of metal, often a knife or a cutting tool.

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