wuther

wuth·er

W w

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [wuhth -er]
- /ˈwʌð ər/
- /wˈʌðə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wuhth -er]
- /ˈwʌð ər/

Definitions of wuther word

verb without object wuther (of wind) to blow fiercely. 1
noun wuther (intransitive, archaic, dialectal) To make a rushing sound; to whizz. 1
verb wuther (of wind) to blow forcefully with a roaring sound 0

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Origin of wuther

First appearance:

before 1846

One of the 33% newest English words

1846; variant of dial. and Scots whither, Middle English (Scots) quhediren; compare Old Norse hvitha squall of wind

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Parts of speech for Wuther

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wuther popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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