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wert
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wert,
The second person singular, indicative and subjunctive moods, imperfect tense, of the verb be. It is formed from were, with the ending -t, after the analogy of wast. Now used only in solemn or poetic style. [1913 Webster]
wert, n.
A wart. Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
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