English word origin

Etymology of faxed

From Middle English *faxed, from Old English feaxed, ġefeaxed (“haired; having hair”), from Old English feax (“hair”). More at fax.

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Source etymology 1

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adj

Having a head of hair; hairy.

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

From Middle English *faxed, from Old English feaxed, ġefeaxed (“haired; having hair”), from Old English feax (“hair”). More at fax.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Inherited-form mention*faxedenm
Inherited-form mentionfeaxedang
Derivation mentionfeaxang

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Source etymology 2

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verb

simple past and past participle of fax (“to send a fax or facsimile”)

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

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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