guts
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B2
/ɡʌts/
(gut)
internal organs; instinct
Etymology
Etymology Information
'gut' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'guttas', where 'gut' meant 'bowels or entrails'.
Historical Evolution
'guttas' transformed into the Middle English word 'gut', and eventually became the modern English word 'gut'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bowels or entrails', but over time it evolved to also mean 'courage or determination'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the internal organs, especially the intestines, of a person or animal.
The hunter cleaned the fish, removing its guts.
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