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wisp


Main Entry: 1wisp
Pronunciation: \ˈwisp\
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 13th century

1 : a small handful (as of hay or straw)
2 a : a thin strip or fragment b : a thready streak <a wisp of smoke> c : something frail, slight, or fleeting <a wisp of a girl> <a wisp of a smile>
3 archaic : will-o'-the-wisp

wisp·i·ly \ˈwis-pə-lē\ adverb

wisp·i·ness \ˈwis-pē-nəs\ noun

wispy \ˈwis-pē\ adjective


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