unwish

verb

un·​wish ˌən-ˈwish How to pronounce unwish (audio)
unwished; unwishing; unwishes

transitive verb

obsolete
: to wish away

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unwish was in 1594

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Cite this Entry

“Unwish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unwish. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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