prewash en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *per- Proto-Indo-European *preh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-i Proto-Indo-European *préh₂i? Proto-Italic *prai Proto-Italic *prai- Latin prae-lbor. Middle English pre- English pre- Proto-Indo-European *wed- Proto-Indo-European *-sḱéti Proto-Indo-European *wodsḱéti Proto-Germanic *waskaną Proto-West Germanic *waskan Old English wascan Middle English wasshen English wash English prewash From pre- + wash.
Meanings
- A quick rinse given to objects before they are washed properly.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| prewashes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
fi esipesu (quick rinse)