Spider etymology

English

English word spider comes from Old English (ca. 450-1100) spīþra

Detailed word origin of spider

Dictionary entry Language Definition
spīþra Old English (ca. 450-1100) (ang)
spithre Middle English (1100-1500) (enm)
spider English (en) (Internet) A program which follows links on the World Wide Web in order to gather information.. (chiefly, Australia, and, New Zealand) A float (drink) made by mixing ice-cream and a soda or fizzy drink (such as lemonade).. (cooking) Implement for moving food in and out of hot oil for deep frying, with a circular metal mesh attached to a long handle.. (cookware, US, UK, chiefly, historical, [...]