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Word, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Worded; p. pr. & vb. n. Wording.]
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1. To express in words; to phrase.
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The apology for the king is the same, but worded with greater deference to that great prince. Addison.
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2. To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words. [Obs.] Howell.
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3. To flatter with words; to cajole. [Obs.] Shak.
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To word it, to bandy words; to dispute. [Obs.] “To word it with a shrew.” L'Estrange.
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