English word origin

Etymology of yesty

Clipping of yesterday + -y.

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Source etymology 1

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noun

Abbreviation of yesterday.

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Source etymology 2

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noun

Yesterday.

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

Clipping of yesterday + -y.

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Source etymology 3

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adj

Obsolete spelling of yeasty (“foamy, frothy”).

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