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Etymology of the English word wash

the English word wash
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *watskanan

Derivations in English

airwash, backwash, downwash, landwash, outwash, rainwash, stonewash, washable, washboard, washbowl, washday, washfountain, washstand, washtub, washwoman, washy, whitewash, washcloth, washrag, washroom, washer, washup, washout, washin, washdown, hogwash, washing, washeteria, washed

Cognates

Dutch was, Dutch wassen, English wax, German Wachs, German wachsen, German waschen, Icelandic vaxa, Swedish Icelandic vax, Swedish växa

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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