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- English Word Weight Definition The resistance against which a machine acts, as opposed to the power which moves it.
- English Word Weight Definition To load with a weight or weights; to load down; to make heavy; to attach weights to; as, to weight a horse or a jockey at a race; to weight a whip handle.
- English Word Weight Definition To assign a weight to; to express by a number the probable accuracy of, as an observation. See Weight of observations, under Weight.
- English Word Weighted Definition of Weight
- English Word Weightily Definition In a weighty manner.
- English Word Weightiness Definition The quality or state of being weighty; weight; force; importance; impressiveness.
- English Word Weighting Definition of Weight
- English Word Weightless Definition Having no weight; imponderable; hence, light.
- English Word Weighty Definition Having weight; heavy; ponderous; as, a weighty body.
- English Word Weighty Definition Adapted to turn the balance in the mind, or to convince; important; forcible; serious; momentous.
- English Word Weighty Definition Rigorous; severe; afflictive.
- English Word Weir Definition Alt. of Wear
- English Word Weird Definition Fate; destiny; one of the Fates, or Norns; also, a prediction.
- English Word Weird Definition A spell or charm.
- English Word Weird Definition Of or pertaining to fate; concerned with destiny.
- English Word Weird Definition Of or pertaining to witchcraft; caused by, or suggesting, magical influence; supernatural; unearthly; wild; as, a weird appearance, look, sound, etc.
- English Word Weird Definition To foretell the fate of; to predict; to destine to.
- English Word Weirdness Definition The quality or state of being weird.
- English Word Weism Definition Same as Wegotism.
- English Word Weive Definition See Waive.
- English Word Weka Definition A New Zealand rail (Ocydromus australis) which has wings so short as to be incapable of flight.
- English Word Wekau Definition A small New Zealand owl (Sceloglaux albifacies). It has short wings and long legs, and lives chiefly on the ground.
- English Word Wekeen Definition The meadow pipit.
- English Word Wel-begone Definition Surrounded with happiness or prosperity.
- English Word Welaway Definition Alas!
- English Word Welch Definition See Welsh.
- English Word Welcher Definition See Welsher.
- English Word Welchman Definition See Welshman.
- English Word Welcome Definition Received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company; as, a welcome visitor.
- English Word Welcome Definition Producing gladness; grateful; as, a welcome present; welcome news.