Trigger etymology

English

English word trigger comes from English trick

Etymology of trigger

Detailed word origin of trigger

Dictionary entry Language Definition
trick English (en) (card games) A sequence in which each player plays a card and a winning play is determined.. (dated) A particular habit or manner; a peculiarity; a trait.. (nautical) A sailor's spell of work at the helm, usually two hours long.. (slang) A customer to a prostitute.. (slang) An act of prostitution. (Generally used with turn.). A daily period of work, especially in shift-based jobs.. A knot, [...]
tricker English (en) One who tricks or plays tricks; a practical joker; a prankster (obsolete, UK, dialect) A trigger.
trigger English (en) (transitive) To fire a weapon.. (transitive) To initiate something.. (transitive) To spark a response, especially a negative emotional response, in (someone). (archaic) A catch to hold the wheel of a carriage on a declivity.. (databases) An SQL procedure that may be initiated when a record is inserted, updated or deleted; typically used to maintain referential integrity.. (electronics) A [...]