whet etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English whetten, whetien, whettyn, from Old English hwettan, hwettian, hwetian, hwatian, weak verb, class I, "to sharpen," related to hwæt, hwæt "sharp, keen" (see whacking).

Meaning:

• Verb:
  • To sharpen or hone a blade or tool by rubbing it against a hard surface.
  • To make more intense or stimulating.
• Noun:
  • A substance or device used to sharpen something.
  • The act of sharpening something.

Origin:

The word "whet" is ultimately derived from the Proto-Germanic root hwat-, meaning "sharp" or "keen." This root is also found in other Germanic languages, such as German wetzen and Dutch wetten, both meaning "to sharpen."

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