An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics
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Living in a state of nature; not tamed or domesticated (Dictionary.com).

M.E., from O.E. wilde; cognate with Du., O.H.G. wildi, Ger. wild, Sw. vild.

Towsan "wild," cf. Av. disav- "a kind of night predator animal."

Animals and plants living in their natural habitat.

→ wild; → life.