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English word origin

Etymology of whity

From white + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

Original entry ↗
adj

Close to white in colour.

noun

Alternative spelling of whitey.

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

From white + -y.

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