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weorc

N (neut)

work, operative action, operation

Source: https://bosworthtoller.com/35136

Attested in Caedmon's Hymn

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' in Exeter Book Riddle 5

Paradigms