Where does “wetness” come from?
Wetness comes from Middle English wetnes, from Old English wǣtnes, a noun formation from the adjective meaning wet or moist.
wetness (English): The condition of being wet; Moisture; Rainy or...
Definitions
- The condition of being wet; Moisture; Rainy or...
Ancestry of “wetness”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | wetnes | — |
| 2 | Old English | wǣtnes | moisture, wetness |