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      pointy
      Roots
      punctumpoint- · Latin · pricked, sharp end-y-y · Old English · having the quality of
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      The word pointy breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and Old English origin: point, from Latin punctum (“pricked, sharp end”); and -y, from Old English -y (“having the quality of”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.

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