wéod

wéod
n (-es/-) herb, grass; weed

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  • Weed — This interesting and unusual surname has two possible sources. Firstly, the surname may be of Anglo Saxon origin, and a topographical name for a dweller in, or near, a weedy place. The derivation is from the Olde English pre 7th Century weod ,… …   Surnames reference

  • weed — weed1 [wi:d] n [: Old English; Origin: weod] 1.) a wild plant growing where it is not wanted that prevents crops or garden flowers from growing properly ▪ the constant battle against weeds 2.) [U] a plant without flowers that grows on water in a… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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