westy

Meaning

Adjective

Origin

  • From Middle English westi, westig, from Old English wēstiġ ("waste, deserted"), from wēste + -iġ. See waste.
  • Origin obscure. Probably from Middle English westi ("desolate, deserted, lonely") , or possibly related to Scots weest ("depressed, uneasy, anxious").

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