Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From asshe (burnt matter) +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaʃiː/, /ˈaskiː/

Adjective

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asshy

  1. (rare) Of the colour of ashes.
  2. (rare) Covered in ashes.

Descendants

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  • English: ashy
  • Scots: essy

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