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English word origin

Etymology of whing

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To move with great force or speed.

noun

The high-pitched ringing sound of an object as it whizzes past.

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

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Obsolete spelling of wing.

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

See wing.

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