WIELD


Meaning of WIELD in English

— wieldable , adj. — wielder , n.

/weeld/ , v.t.

1. to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating.

2. to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively.

3. Archaic. to guide or direct.

4. Archaic. to govern; manage.

[ bef. 900; ME welden, OE wieldan to control, deriv. of wealdan to rule; c. G walten, ON valda, Goth waldan; akin to L valere to be strong, prevail ]

Syn. 1. exert, employ, utilize. 2. manipulate, control.

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