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1. wē̆deren v.

2 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) To expose (sth.) to the open air; (b) hawk. to place (a hawk) in the open air in order to accustom it to being on a short leash. …

2. wē̆der n.

125 quotations in 3 senses
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(a) The general condition of the atmosphere with respect to temperature, precipitation, cloudiness, wind, etc.; bright (cler, esi, fair, god, mirie, softe) weder, sunny (clear, fair, good, pleasant)……

3. wē̆der-cok n.

17 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A weather vane in the shape of a cock; also, any weather vane;—often in conventional comparisons suggesting inconstancy and fickleness; (b) as surname. …

4. widderen v.

8 quotations in 1 sense
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To lose vitality, become dry, fade, wither; also fig.; widderen awei; widderen to deth, waste away; ppl. widdered, of a plant or tree: shriveled, dried up. …

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