Main Entry: ¹wound

Pronunciation: \ˈwünd, archaic or dial ˈwau̇nd\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English wund; akin to Old High German wunta wound

Date: before 12th century

1 a : an injury to the body (as from violence, accident, or surgery) that typically involves laceration or breaking of a membrane (as the skin) and usually damage to underlying tissues b : a cut or breach in a plant usually due to an external agent
2 : a mental or emotional hurt or blow
3 : something resembling a wound in appearance or effect; especially : a rift in or blow to a political body or social group