wuther

verb

wuth·​er ˈwə-t͟hər How to pronounce wuther (audio)
wuthered; wuthering; wuthers

intransitive verb

dialectal, England
: to blow with a dull roaring sound

Word History

Etymology

alteration of whither to rush, bluster, hurl

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of wuther was in 1847

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Cite this Entry

“Wuther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wuther. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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