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1. Etymology of the English word wax

the English word wax
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *wakhsan

Derivations in English

waxberry, waxbill, waxer, waxwork, waxworks, waxy, waxing, earwax, waxen, waxed

Derivations in other languages

French wax

Cognates

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

Usage

Word found in Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word wax

derived from the English word wax

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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