Etymology · Proto-Germanic
*wīkwaną
2 English words descend from Proto-Germanic *wīkwaną, most common first.
- wickA braid or bundle of fibre or other porous material (now generally twisted or woven cotton) in a candle, kerosene heater, oil lamp, etc., that draws up a liquid fuel (such as melted tallow or wax, or oil) at one end, to be ignited at the other end to produce a flame.
- wicketA small door or gate, especially one beside a larger one.