English
tic
Tic comes from French tic.
- Frenchc. 1600–presenttic
- Englishearliest quotation 2017same form
attested reconstructed ? uncertain or disputed
Lineage
- Frenchc. 1600–presenttic
- Englishearliest quotation 2017same form
Earliest quotation: 2017, Peter Bradshaw, T2 Trainspotting review – choose a sequel that doesn't disap: “Boyle revives some of the stylistic tics which found…”
Every English word from French tic
Today it means
noun A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / French tic / tic