Definitions
To handle, use, or exercise power effectively.
Word origin
From Middle English welden, from the merger of Old English wealdan (“to control, rule”) (strong class 7) and Old English wieldan (“to control, subdue”) (weak). Both verbs derive from Proto-West Germanic *waldan and *waldijan, respectively; and are ultimately from Proto-Germanic *waldaną (“to rule”).
Used in a sentence
“The question isn't whether AI will reshape human society—it's whether its engineers will wield that power thoughtfully.”
“There was never kyng sauff myselff that welded evir such knyghtes.”
“With such his chearefull speaches he doth wield / Her mind so well, that to his will she bends[…].”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Handle effectively”5 letters
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