weld, welled.

word, whirred.

wilt (wither), wilt (fr. will).

ward, warred.

wont, won't.

warn, worn.

VIII. 'False homophones' [see p. [4]], doubtful doublets, &c.

beam, beam (of light).

bit (horse), bit (piece), bit (fr. bite).

brace, brace.