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geweorc

Pronunciation: /jeˈwe͜ork/

“geweorc” is an Old English word. Its 2 meanings in English:

noun

  1. work (something done or made)
  2. fort, fortress

Etymology

From ġe- + weorc. Cognate with Old Saxon giwerk, Old High German giwerk, Gothic 𐌲𐌰𐍅𐌰𐌿𐍂𐌺𐌹 (gawaurki).

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