Etymology

oilish

O1I1L1I1S1H4

Today it means: Characteristic of or resembling oil. Full definition →

Middle English oylyssh
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromoylyssh
  2. English todayoilish

From Middle English oylyssh, equivalent to oil + -ish.

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