†whough (A.S.) [453], how. whou, [481]
wicche (A.S.) [372], [373], a witch
wye (A.S.) [109], [223], [245], [248], [283], [352], [354], [388], [405], a man. It is the Saxon wig, and was originally applied to a warrior or hero. I am inclined to think this may be the origin of our present slang term, a guy
wif (A.S.) in the objective, wyve, pl. wyves, a woman, wife
wight (A.S.) [160], active, brave. wightly, actively, bravely, well. wyghtliche, [40], actively. wightnesse, [410], activity, cleverness
wight (A.S.) a creature, being
wike (A.S.) a week. pl. woukes, [336]
wikkedlokest (A.S.) [199], most wickedly
willen (A.S.) [400], to will. pres. s. wol, wole, pl. wol. pret. s. wolde, pl. wolde. thow willest, [241]
wilne (A.S.) [49], to will. pr. s. wilneth, [20]. pl. wilne, [15]. pret. s. wilned, [211], [369]