Etymology

greasy

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Today it means: Having a slippery surface; having a surface covered with grease. Full definition →

Middle English gresi
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromgresi
  2. English todaygreasy

From Middle English gresi, gressy, equivalent to grease + -y.

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