2006-09-27 14:19:43 · 12 answers · asked by theseannie 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Vegetarian & Vegan
The little eyes (roots) that grow out look like spuds Its heritage baby!
2006-09-27 14:21:49 · answer #1 · answered by Julzz 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A potato grows in the ground
Potatoes need to be dug out of the ground
A spud is a tool used to dig
Hence the term SPUD
2006-09-29 15:58:10 · answer #2 · answered by kate_wizzbomb 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the source below (which is confirmed by the Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology) it derives from an English word of unknown origin meaning a short knife or dagger, which was used to dig the hole in the ground in which the seed potato was planted. Around 1845 - which happened to have been around the time of the Irish potato famine - the word came to be applied to the potato itself. The O.D.E.E. adds that as early as the 17th century, 'spud' also meant a short or stumpy person, so perhaps it was inevitable that it'd end up being the word for the shortest and stumpiest vegetable.
2006-09-27 21:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Potatoes are commonly known as spuds in parts of the United States and other English-speaking areas. The exact origin of the term is unclear. It may refer to a "spudder," a shovel-like tool used to harvest potatoes, or to a wooden barrel sorters would put small potatoes into when sorting for larger ones. [1].
2006-09-27 21:45:27 · answer #4 · answered by croc hunter fan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because the Irish... When they had the potato shortage called them spudato's (because of the heavy accent) and the english used that to coin the phrase 'spuds'.
2006-09-27 21:36:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because the shovel used for digging up the potatoes is referred to as a "spud."
2006-09-27 21:28:39 · answer #6 · answered by Ms. G. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really hate that name. its so cockney " put the spuds on and make a cuppa" Should be banned!
2006-09-27 21:45:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It refers to a "spudder", which was a tool that was used to cultivate potatoes. Why it was called a "spudder" I don't know. But the tool name came before the potato nickname.
2006-09-27 21:25:29 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
s = store
p = potatoes
u = under
d = dish
s = sink
2006-09-27 22:16:00 · answer #9 · answered by kokaneenut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coz they're like sponges when you cook them they easily absorb water/oil and become soft and well...like sponge releases suds...that's it.
2006-09-27 22:54:09 · answer #10 · answered by fadly j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋