n. 1. Any of a group of Slavic peoples formerly inhabiting much of what is now eastern Germany and western Poland, especially the present-day Sorbs. 2. Any of various other non-Germanic peoples living in central Europe during late antiquity and the Middle Ages. [German Wende, from Middle High German Winde, Wende, from Old High German Winid; see wen-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] Wend adj. |
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v. wend·ed, wend·ing, wends v.tr. To proceed on or along; go: wend one's way home. v.intr. To go one's way; proceed. [Middle English wenden, from Old English wendan.] |
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