adv. & n.
--adv.
1. on or in the course of this present day (shall we go today?).
2 nowadays, in modern times.
--n.
1. this present day (today is my birthday).
2 modern times.
Phrases and idioms:
today week (or fortnight etc.) a week (or fortnight etc.) from today.
Etymology: OE to d{aelig}g on (this) day (as TO, DAY)