friendish en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈfɹɛndɪʃ/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *preyH- Proto-Indo-European *-ós Proto-Indo-European *priHós Proto-Germanic *frijōną Proto-Germanic *frijōndz Proto-West Germanic *friund Old English frēond Middle English frend English friend Proto-Indo-European *-iskos Proto-Germanic *-iskaz Proto-West Germanic *-isk Old English -isċ Middle English -isch English -ish English friendish From friend + -ish.
Meanings
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Like, or relating to a friend.
I could say he was a friend, or perhaps he was friendish would be better.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most friendish | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more friendish | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |