Etymology
The word "wispy" is derived from the Middle English word "wispen," meaning "to brush or whisk."
Meaning
"Wispy" describes something that is thin, light, and delicate, like a wisp of smoke or a strand of hair. It can also be used to describe something that is vague or fleeting, like a memory or a dream.
Origin
The Middle English word "wispen" is itself derived from the Old English word "wisp." This word referred to a bundle of straw or other materials used for brushing or wiping. The wispy nature of such materials is the source of the modern meaning of the word.
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