WEISM
We"ism, n.
Defn: Same as Wegotism.
WEISMANNISM
Weis"mann*ism, n. (Biol.)
Defn: The theories and teachings in regard to heredity propounded by the German biologist August Weismann, esp. in regard to germ plasm as the basis of heredity and the impossibility of transmitting acquired characteristics; — often called neo-Darwinism.
WEISS BEER
Weiss beer. [G. weissbier white beer.]
Defn: A light-colored highly effervescent beer made by the top- fermentation process.
WEIVE
Weive, v. t.
Defn: See Waive. [Obs.] Gower.
WEKA
We"ka, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: A New Zealand rail (Ocydromus australis) which has wings so short as to be incapable of flight.