Where does “greasy” come from?
Greasy comes from Middle English gressy, a word of uncertain origin and meaning.
greasy (English): Having a slippery surface; having a surface...
Definitions
- Having a slippery surface; having a surface...
Ancestry of “greasy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | gresi | — |
Words derived from “greasy”