Etymology

worldish

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Today it means: Of, belonging to, or characteristic the world; worldly. Full definition →

Middle English worldisshe
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromworldisshe
  2. English todayworldish

From Middle English worldisshe, equivalent to world + -ish. Cognate with Saterland Frisian waareldsk (“worldish; worldly”), West Frisian wrâldsk (“worldish; worldly”), Dutch werelds (“worldly; mundane; worldish”).

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