gut

Definition

The alimentary canal, especially the intestine.

Etymology

From Middle English gut, gutte, gotte, from Old English gutt (usually in plural guttas (“guts, entrails”)), from Proto-Germanic *gut-, from Proto-Indo-European *ǵʰewd- (“to pour”). Related to English gote (“drain”), Old English ġēotan (“to pour”). More at gote, yote. The verb is from Middle English gutten, gotten (“to gut”).

Example Sentences

• "You've developed quite a beer gut since I last met you."
• "I have a funny feeling in my gut."
• "You should take Intro Astronomy: it's a gut."