different between wannish vs annish

wannish

English

Etymology

wan +? -ish

Adjective

wannish (comparative more wannish, superlative most wannish)

  1. (obsolete) Quite wan or pale.

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annish

English

Etymology

Blend of anniversary +? ish (issue).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?æn??/
  • Rhymes: -æn??

Noun

annish (plural annishes)

  1. (dated, fandom slang) Issue of a periodical that marks the anniversary of its first publication.

References

  • Jeff Prucher, editor (2007) , “annish”, in Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction, Oxford, Oxfordshire; New York, N.Y.: Oxford University Press, ?ISBN, page 7
  • Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2021) , “annish n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.

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