Etymology
Danish: avask (downwash, flood)
Meaning
Origin
The word "awash" is derived from the Danish word "avask," which means "downwash" or "flood." It entered the English language in the 1600s, initially referring to the flooding of ships or coastal areas.
Over time, the meaning of "awash" expanded to include any situation where something was covered or inundated, both literally and figuratively. Today, it is used to describe a wide range of states, from being drenched in water to being overwhelmed by information or emotion.
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