I. ˈwe-thər noun
Etymology: Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavic vetrŭ wind
Date: before 12th century
1. : the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2. : state or vicissitude of life or fortune
3. : disagreeable atmospheric conditions: as
a. : rain , storm
b. : cold air with dampness
4. : weathering
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- to weather
- under the weather
II. verb
( weath·ered ; weath·er·ing ˈweth-riŋ, ˈwe-thə-)
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to expose to the open air : subject to the action of the elements
2. : to bear up against and come safely through
weather a storm
weather a crisis
intransitive verb
: to undergo or endure the action of the elements
III. adjective
Date: 1582
: of or relating to the side facing the wind — compare lee