Meaning Of Were

v. t. & i.

To wear. See 3d Wear.

n.

A weir. See Weir.

v. t.

To guard; to protect.

The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.

n.

A man.

n.

A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.