'windswept' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'wind' and 'swept,' where 'wind' meant 'air in motion' and 'swept' meant 'to clean or clear away.'

'windswept' changed from the Old English words 'wind' and 'swefan' and eventually became the modern English word 'windswept.'

Initially, it meant 'cleared by the wind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exposed to strong winds.'