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Old English
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Etymology
From Proto-Germanic *wurkijaną. More at modern work.
Pronunciation
Verb
wyrċan
- to make
- The Dialogues of Solomon and Saturn
Saga mē, hū lange worhte man Noes earce?- Tell me, how long were they making Noe's ark?
- 9th century, Bald's Leechbook vol. I
Mintan wel ġetrifulode menġ wiþ huniġ, wyrċ tō lȳtlum clīewene, lǣt forswelgan.- Mix well-ground mint with honey, make it into a little ball, have it swallowed.
- to work
Usage notes
- An alternative metathetic past tense stem of wroht-/ġewroht also occurs.
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