Where does “washing” come from?
Washing derives from Middle English washen, Old English wascan, Proto-Germanic waskaną, and Proto-Indo-European wed-, ultimately from the root wey- meaning to flow or move.
washing (English): The action of the verb to wash; Clothing,...
Definitions
- The action of the verb to wash; Clothing,...
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Words derived from “washing”