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Etymology of the English word whimsy

the English word whimsy
derived from the English word whim
derived from the English word whim-wham
using the English suffix -sy

Date

The earliest known usage of whimsy in English dates from the 17th century.

Derivations in English

whimsical

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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