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wer Definition and Meaning in English (wer definition)

noun
Synonyms:manmaleperson
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Wer definition: In Old English, 'wer' referred to an adult male human being.

Definitions of Wer

  1. 1noun(formal)

    In Old English, 'wer' referred to an adult male human being.

Example Sentences

formal, historical

“The wergild was a payment made to the family of a slain wer.”

formal, linguistic

“The term 'werewolf' literally means 'man-wolf'.”

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nounwergild
nounwerewolf

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