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English word origin

Etymology of ashy

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eHs-der.? Proto-Germanic *askǭ Proto-West Germanic *askā Old English æsce Middle English asche Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Resembling ashes (especially in colour); (of a person’s complexion) unusually pale as a result of strong emotion, illness, etc. · Comprising, containing, or covered with ash. · Having dry or dead skin (therefore discolored).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂eHs-der.? Proto-Germanic *askǭ Proto-West Germanic *askā Old English æsce Middle English asche Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y Middle English aschy English ashy From Middle English aschy, asshy, equivalent to ash + -y.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Inherited-form mentionaschyenm
  • Word-formation componentashen
  • Word-formation component-yen
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