wielder

wield

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [weeld]
- /wild/
- /ˈwiːldə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [weeld]
- /wild/

Definitions of wielder word

verb with object wielder to exercise (power, authority, influence, etc.), as in ruling or dominating. 1
verb with object wielder to use (a weapon, instrument, etc.) effectively; handle or employ actively. 1
verb with object wielder Archaic. to guide or direct. 1
verb with object wielder Archaic. to govern; manage. 1
noun wielder A person who wields something, especially power. 1
noun wielder (Obsolete (No longer in use)) A manager. 0

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Origin of wielder

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English welden, Old English wieldan to control, derivative of wealdan to rule; cognate with German walten, Old Norse valda, Gothic waldan; akin to Latin valēre to be strong, prevail

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Parts of speech for Wielder

noun

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wielder popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

wielder usage trend in Literature

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