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Word of the Day – Wuther

By February 14, 2025Word of the Day

Wuther (verb)

wuth-uhr

(of wind) to blow fiercely

First recorded before 1850; originally a spelling variant of the earlier forms whither or quhedir. From Old Norse hvitha, meaning “a gust of wind.”

Example sentences

“Outside the cabin, the wind began to wuther, carrying flurries of snow.”

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