| Word |
n. |
The spoken sign of a conception or an idea; an articulate or vocal sound, or a combination of articulate and vocal sounds, uttered by the human voice, and by custom expressing an idea or ideas; a single component part of human speech or language; a constituent part of a sentence; a term; a vocable. |
| Word |
n. |
Hence, the written or printed character, or combination of characters, expressing such a term; as, the words on a page. |
| Word |
n. |
Talk; discourse; speech; language. |
| Word |
n. |
Account; tidings; message; communication; information;
used only in the singular. |
| Word |
n. |
Signal; order; command; direction. |
| Word |
n. |
Language considered as implying the faith or authority of the person who utters it; statement; affirmation; declaration; promise. |
| Word |
n. |
Verbal contention; dispute. |
| Word |
n. |
A brief remark or observation; an expression; a phrase, clause, or short sentence. |
| Word |
v. i. |
To use words, as in discussion; to argue; to dispute. |
| Word |
v. t. |
To express in words; to phrase. |
| Word |
v. t. |
To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words. |
| Word |
v. t. |
To flatter with words; to cajole. |
