oat
The origin and history of oat.
Etymology
From Old English ate, tracing back through Proto-Germanic to a root meaning "to swell" — likely referring to the swelling grain.
The origin and history of oat.
From Old English ate, tracing back through Proto-Germanic to a root meaning "to swell" — likely referring to the swelling grain.
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