cat

cattus (Latin)

A cat.

cattus (Late Latin)

*kattuz (Proto-Germanic)

Cat.

catt (Old English)

Cat.

catte (Middle English)

cat (English)

(archaic) A sturdy merchant sailing vessel (now only in "catboat").. (archaic, uncountable) The game of "trap and ball" (also called "cat and dog").. (chiefly, nautical) Short form of cat-o'-nine-tails.. (nautical) A strong tackle used to hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship.. (offensive) A spiteful or angry woman. [from earlier 13thc.]. (slang) A person (usually male).. (slang) A [...]