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/waɪt/
color of purity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'white' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'hwīt', where 'hwīt' meant 'bright, radiant'.
Historical Evolution
'hwīt' changed from the Proto-Germanic word 'hwītaz' and eventually became the modern English word 'white'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'bright or radiant', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the color white'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a white or light-colored part of something, such as the white of an egg.
Separate the yolk from the white.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35