Definition of Were

Were

1. To wear. See 3d Wear.
2. A weir. See Weir.
3. To guard; to protect.
4. The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
5. A man.
6. A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.