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