Where does “bluish” come from?
Bluish comes from Middle English blewissh, meaning somewhat blue or having a blue tinge.
bluish (English): Having a tint or hue similar to the colour blue;...
Definitions
- Having a tint or hue similar to the colour blue;...
Ancestry of “bluish”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | blewissh | — |
Words derived from “bluish”