Middle English Dictionary Entry

whā̆t adj.(2)
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Forms whā̆t adj.(2) Also (NWM) wait & (early) wat(e, hwat(te, (SWM) whæte, wæht, wæt, waht & (in surnames) whate, whet(t)e, wete, wetten, hwette, swette.
Etymology OE hwæt, oblique hwat-, LOE (in surnames) wate-, wet- active, bold.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. iwhat adj. (Suppl.).
1.
(a) Eager, keen; eager to go (to a place); also, active; also, bold; (b) in surnames.
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