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were - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'were' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Were
- The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
2 . Were [ n.]
- A weir. See Weir.
- A man.
- A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.
3 . Were [ v. t.]
- To guard; to protect.
4 . Were [ v. t. & i.]
- To wear. See 3d Wear.