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Bike
A short form for bicycle or motorcycle. Bicycle: A light vehicle with two wheels, one behind the other, powered by the rider pedalling with their feet.
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Etymology
The word 'Bike' originates from 'bicycle', which emerged in English in 1882. The term 'bicycle' was later shortened to 'bike', with one explanation suggesting it was parsed to 'bi(cy)c(le)' or 'bic(ycle)', resulting in the retention of the /k/ sound due to a general /k/~/s/ alternation pattern in English. This sound change, potentially influenced by the spelling 'c', led to the modern pronunciation of 'bike'.
| Language | Cognate |
|---|---|
| French | Bicyclette |
| Spanish | Bicicleta |
| Italian | Bicicletta |
| Portuguese | Bicicleta |
| Romanian | Bicicletă |
| German | Bike |
| Dutch | Fiets |