Etymology
The word "wipe" has an uncertain etymology.
Possible Origins:
Meaning
1. To rub or clean a surface:
2. To remove something by rubbing:
3. To kill or destroy:
Origin
The word "wipe" has been used in English since the 13th century. It originally meant "to weep" or "to cry," but over time it came to refer to more general actions involving rubbing or cleaning.
Synonyms
Etymology Wipe verb To remove something by rubbing or wiping it away Out adverb A
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