wynsum

Old English

Alternative forms

  • ƿynsum

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *wunjōsamaz (joyful), equivalent to wynn + -sum. Cognate with Old Saxon wunsam (winsome), Old High German wunnisam, wunnosam (winsome, joyful, delightful). More at winne.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwynsum/

Adjective

wynsum

  1. joyful, merry
  2. delightful

Declension

Derived terms

  • unwynsum

Descendants

  • Middle English: wunsum, winsum, winsom
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