- giccig
- adj purulent, itchy
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.
itchy — itchiness, n. /ich ee/, adj., itchier, itchiest. 1. having or causing an itching sensation. 2. characterized by itching. [1520 30; ITCH, + Y1; cf. OE giccig (rare) purulent, putrid] * * * … Universalium
itchy — O.E. giccig; see ITCH (Cf. itch) + Y (Cf. y) (2). Figurative itchy palm is attested by 1590s. Related: Itchiness … Etymology dictionary