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† ˈwish-ˌwashy, a. Obs. [f. wish-wash n. + -y1.] = wishy-washy a.
a1814Sixteen & Sixty i. ii. in New Brit. Theatre II. 385 First he tuold I that losing a leg or a wing Were considered but wish-washy matters. 1816Scott Let. in Lockhart (1837) IV. i. 27 There are two tales..the first is wish-washy enough. 1821Blackw. Mag. IX. 60 None ever throve on the wish-washy draughts of the Muses. |