wend

¹

[ wend ]

verb (used with object)

, wend·ed or (Archaic) went; wend·ing.

1. to pursue or direct (one's way).

verb (used without object)

, wend·ed or (Archaic) went; wend·ing.

1. to proceed or go.

Wend

²

[ wend ]

noun

1. a member of a Slavic people of E Germany; Sorb.

wend

¹

/ wɛnd /

verb

1. to direct (one's course or way); travel

   wend one's way home

Wend

²

/ wɛnd /

noun

1. (esp in medieval European history) a Sorb; a member of the Slavonic people who inhabited the area between the Rivers Saale and Oder in the early Middle Ages and were conquered by Germanic invaders by the 12th century See also Lusatia

Word History and Origins

Origin of wend¹

before 900; Middle English wenden, Old English wendan; cognate with Dutch, German wenden, Gothic wandjan, causative of -windan to wind ²

Origin of wend²

1780–90; < German Wende, Old High German Winida; cognate with Old English Winedas (plural)

Word History and Origins

Origin of wend¹

Old English wendan; related to Old High German wenten, Gothic wandjan; see wind ²

Example Sentences

The fear is that Mr. Trump, on the advice of Mr. Ramaswamy, will simply carry out sweeping layoffs and wholesale agency closures, sending workers home while their cases wend their way through the courts.

From New York Times

Another, brought by eight deputies who alleged they were routinely harassed by the Banditos is wending its way toward trial after a judge decided last year the case could move forward.

From Los Angeles Times

While the freeway’s fate wended through years of court and political hearings, the transportation agency rented some houses while allowing others to remain vacant and fall into disrepair.

From Los Angeles Times

EPA, the plaintiffs are once again asking the high court to block the rule even as it wends through the D.C.

From Salon

These cases are wending their way into the courts, delaying the certifications.

From Salon

Related Words

• meander
• saunter