'spigot' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spigot,' which was derived from Old French 'espigot,' meaning 'a small peg or stopper.'

'espigot' transformed into the Middle English word 'spigot,' and eventually became the modern English word 'spigot.'

Initially, it meant 'a small peg or stopper,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a faucet or tap.'