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word

[wurd]

noun

LanguageMiddle English

Meaning
  1. A word (separable, discrete linguistic unit)
  2. A statement; a linguistic unit said or written by someone:
  3. The act of speaking (especially as opposed to action)
  4. Discourse; the exchange of statements.
Examples

My lorde ſeyde ẜ Bedwere youre cõmaundement ſhaỻ be done, and lyghtly brynge you word a gayne.

"My lord," said Sir Bedivere, "your order will be carried out, and I'll promptly bring you news [about it] afterwards."

Pronunciationwurd

Part of speechnoun

Usage noteIn Middle English, this word could also refer to the 'Logos' or the divine word of God.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.