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Why are spiders called spiders?

Question #138094. Asked by ElusiveDream.
Last updated Nov 07 2014.
Originally posted Nov 07 2014 8:15 PM.

inkwell
Answer has 1 vote
inkwell

Answer has 1 vote.
It comes from the Middle English word "spider," and is akin to the Old English "spinal," meaning "to spin."

According to Webster's Dictionary.

Nov 07 2014, 8:18 PM
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