'wax' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'weax', where 'weax' meant 'a substance used for making candles'.

'weax' changed from Old English word 'weax' and eventually became the modern English word 'wax'.

Initially, it meant 'a substance used for making candles', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a substance used for various purposes including polishing and protection'.