English word origin

Etymology of waxy

From Middle English waxi, wexy, equivalent to wax (“soft oily substance”) + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗

noun

A cobbler (shoe repairer).

adj

Resembling wax in texture or appearance. · Low in starch; tending to remain firm when cooked.

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

From Middle English waxi, wexy, equivalent to wax (“soft oily substance”) + -y.

Relationships mentioned by the source

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Inherited-form mentionwaxienm
Word-formation componentwaxen
Word-formation component-yen

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗

adj

Angry.

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

Etymology tree English wax Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English waxy From wax (“fit of anger”) + -y.

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