wynsom

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Inherited from Old English wynsum, from Proto-West Germanic *wunnjusam (“joyful”); equivalent to wynne (“happiness”) +‎ -som.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈwinsum/, /ˈwunsum/

Adjective

wynsom (plural and weak singular wynsome)

  1. beautiful; appealing to the senses
  2. pleasing; having good manners

Descendants

  • English: winsome
  • Scots: wunsome, winsome

References

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