clerkish en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree English clerk Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -isch English -ish English clerkish From clerk + -ish.
Meanings
- Like or resembling a clerk.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most clerkish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more clerkish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |