#Put #Puts #Putting #Putter (not to be confused with the -ing form- or 'Agent form'/golf-club type of #Putt #Putted #Putt #PuttPutt) #PutDown #PutOn #PutUpon

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The word “Put” is built on ancient words that mean |Instigation, an |Urging (or |Thrust Out, |Scion, Plant, Poke). 
The word "Putt" is built on ancient words that mean "to |Push, Shove (actually a special Scottish pronunciation of 'Put')" (also "to |Throw (esp. a big rock over one's head ... Shot Putting).



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