Etymology · Proto-Indo-European
*weyg-
3 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *weyg-, most common first.
- weekAny period of seven consecutive days.
- weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
- 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.