witchen

noun

witch·​en

ˈwichən

plural -s

1

archaic : wych elm

2

: a rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia)

Word History

Etymology

short for witchen elm, from witchen, adjective (from witch entry 1 + -en) + elm

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