Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

waxie

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
wax-ie
IPA
15
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
2
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A cobbler.

Dated

Example Sentences

Etymology

From wax + -ie, from the use of wax to waterproof cobblers' thread.

Word Breakdown

Usage

Inflected Forms

waxies (plural) waxy (alternative)

Synonyms

lad of wax

Questions

What does waxie mean?
A cobbler.
Where does waxie come from?
From wax + -ie, from the use of wax to waterproof cobblers' thread.

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