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1. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light.
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- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. white-collar
adjective. of or designating salaried professional or clerical work or workers.
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3. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] of or belonging to a racial group having light skin coloration.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. white
noun. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] the quality or state of the achromatic color of greatest lightness (bearing the least resemblance to black).
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] anemic looking from illness or emotion.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. white
adjective. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] benevolent; without malicious intent.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. white
verb. ['ˈwaɪt, ˈhwaɪt'] turn white.
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Etymology
- white (English)
- whit (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hwit (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
9. White
noun. a tributary of the Mississippi River that flows southeastward through northern Arkansas and southern Missouri.