wheezed
|wheezed|
B2
/wiːzd/
(wheeze)
difficult breathing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'wheeze' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'whesen', where 'whesen' meant 'to breathe with difficulty'.
Historical Evolution
'whesen' transformed into the modern English word 'wheeze'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to breathe with difficulty', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/01 05:58