schadwy

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

By surface analysis, schadwe (“reflection, shadow”) +‎ -y (“-y”), either as a new formation or inherited from Old English sċeadwiġ.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃadwiː/, /ˈʃadiu̯iː/, /ˈʃadɔu̯iː/

Adjective

schadwy

  1. Shadowed, shaded; covered from sunlight.
  2. (rare) Insubstantial, substanceless (like a shadow or reflection)

Descendants

  • English: shadowy

References

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