wacken en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English waken, from Old English wacen, ġewacen, from Proto-Germanic *wakanaz, past participle of Proto-Germanic *wakaną (“to wake, be awake, arise”), equivalent to wake + -en (past participle ending).
Meanings
- (obsolete) Watchful.
- (UK, dialectal) Lively; sharp; wanton.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more wacken | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most wacken | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |