uço

Old Spanish

Etymology

From Latin ostium, with raising of the initial vowel by the following palatal.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈut͡so/

Noun

uço (plural uços)

1. door, gate
   • c. 1200, Cantar del Mio Cid:

     Vio puertas abiertas e uços sin cannados

     He saw open doors and gates without locks

Descendants

• Spanish: uzo