n.
Pronunciation: ' we- th ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavic vetr ŭ 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
– to weather : in the direction from which the wind is blowing
– under the weather
1 : ILL
2 : DRUNK 1A