WEREWOLF


Meaning of WEREWOLF in English

[ 'wɛ:wʊlf , 'wɪə- , 'wə:- ]

■ noun ( plural werewolves ) (in folklore) a person who periodically changes into a wolf, typically when there is a full moon.

Origin

OE werewulf ; the first element has usu. been identified with OE wer 'man'.

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