Etymograph : weorc

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N (neut)

work, operative action, operation

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/35136

Attested in Caedmon's Hymn, Exeter Book Riddle 5 ("hondweorc")

originates from

PGmc *werką "work" (werką > werk > weork) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Ringe 2014:182)

PGmc *werka- "work" (werka- > werk > weork) through pgmc-to-oe

(source: Kroonen 2013:580)

Component of compounds

beaduweorc "battle-work"

hondweorc "hand-work"