Word origin.........?

Question

We all know about catsup and ketchup but where did the terms originate?

Answer 1

All These words Orignated from The Chinese.

Answer 2

The words "ketchup" and "catsup" both come from the Malay word "kechap," from the Chinese word "ketsiap," a sauce made from fermented fish and brine. Pickled fish sauce may not sound all that appealing on french fries, but the Malay word "kechap" itself really only meant "taste." After the word migrated into English in the 17th century (as "catchup," still an accepted spelling), it was applied to a variety of sauces and condiments. It was only with the importation of the tomato to Europe from its native habitat in South America that what we now know as ketchup was born. Modern ketchup is made of tomato sauce, vinegar, sugar and spices, and not a speck, thank heavens, of pickled fish.

Answer 3

Momma, Baby, and Daddy Tomato were all walking down the street, when Baby Tomato fell behind - Daddy Tomato walked down the lane to Baby Tomato, squished him and said .......

Answer 4

Try a library.