forthwax

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To grow forth; grow to excess; increase; come on.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forthwaxen inherited from Old English forþweaxan (break forth, burst forth) prefix from English wax (increase, grow, fit of anger, soft oily substance, become).

Origin

English

wax

Gloss

increase, grow, fit of anger, soft oily substance, become

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