whited

adjective

whit·​ed ˈ(h)wī-təd How to pronounce whited (audio)
1
: covered with white or whiting and especially with whitewash
2
: made white : whitened

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of whited was before the 12th century

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“Whited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whited. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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