n.
Pronunciation: ' wu ̇ f, ' wüf
Function: noun
Etymology: alteration of Middle English oof, from Old English ō wef, from ō - (fr. on ) + wefan to weave ― more at WEAVE
Date: before 12th century
1 a : WEFT 1A b : woven fabric also : the texture of such a fabric
2 : a basic or essential element or material