English word origin

Etymology of w

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Source etymology 2

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adj

wide · white · successful, admirable, good

prep

Abbreviation of with. · with a wing (on the Enneagram)

noun

watt · west · witness · work

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

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Permanent entry ID: w-dw