Where does “wisp” come from?
Wisp comes from Old English wisp, a word of unknown origin and meaning.
wisp (English): A small bundle, as of straw or other like...
Definitions
- A small bundle, as of straw or other like...
Ancestry of “wisp”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Middle English | wispe | Alternative form of wyspe |
| 2 | Old English | wisp | — |
Words derived from “wisp”