- My word upon it!
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My word upon it!
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word — O.E. word speech, talk, utterance, word, from P.Gmc. *wurdan (Cf. O.S., O.Fris. word, Du. woord, O.H.G., Ger. wort, O.N. orð, Goth. waurd), from PIE *were speak, say (see VERB (Cf. verb)). The meaning promise was in O.E., as … Etymology dictionary
upon my word — phrasal also on my word : with my assurance : assuredly, indeed upon my word, I never heard of such a thing * * * upon my word A mild interjection expressing surprise, dismay, etc ● word * * * (upon) my word … Useful english dictionary
word — ► NOUN 1) a single distinct meaningful element of speech or writing, used to form sentences with others. 2) a remark or statement. 3) (a word) even the smallest amount of something spoken or written: don t believe a word. 4) (words) angry talk.… … English terms dictionary
Upon — Up*on , prep.[AS. uppan, uppon; upp up + on, an, on. See {Up}, and {On}.] On; used in all the senses of that word, with which it is interchangeable. Upon an hill of flowers. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] Our host upon his stirrups stood anon. Chaucer.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
word — [wʉrd] n. [ME < OE, akin to Ger wort < IE * werdh (extension of base * wer , to speak, say) > Gr eirein, to speak, L verbum, word] 1. a) a speech sound, or series of them, serving to communicate meaning and consisting of at least one… … English World dictionary
Word painting — (also known as tone painting or text painting) is the musical technique of having the music mimic the literal meaning of a song. For example, ascending scales would accompany lyrics about going up; slow, dark music would accompany lyrics about… … Wikipedia
upon — tends to sound more formal and emphatic than on when the two are used interchangeably: to look upon someone as a friend is a somewhat more imposing proposition than to look on them as a friend. Upon is the only choice in certain fixed expressions … Modern English usage
(upon) my word — (upon) my ˈword idiom (old fashioned) used to show that you are surprised about sth Main entry: ↑wordidiom … Useful english dictionary
word — word, vocable, term can mean a letter or combination of letters or a sound or combination of sounds capable of being pronounced and expressing an idea that is by tradition or common consent associated with the letters or the sounds. Word applies… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
upon my honor — upon my word, I promise … English contemporary dictionary
word|play — «WURD PLAY», noun. play of or upon words; repartee: »He is equally inventive off the stage, with a love for puns and wordplay (Maclean s) … Useful english dictionary
