— 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.