weird
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B1
🇺🇸
/wɪrd/
🇬🇧
/wɪəd/
strange or unusual
Etymology
Etymology Information
'weird' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wyrd', where 'wyrd' meant 'fate' or 'destiny'.
Historical Evolution
'wyrd' changed from Old English word 'wyrd' and eventually became the modern English word 'weird'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fate or destiny', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strange or unusual'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/18 23:21