forwax

English

verb
Definitions
  • (intransitive) To grow to excess; become huge; overgrow; swell.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English forwaxen inherited from Old English forweaxan (become overgrown, grow too much, progress) 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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