Word \Word\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Worded; p. pr. & vb. n. Wording.]

1. To express in words; to phrase.

The apology for the king is the same, but worded with greater deference to that great prince. --Addison.

2. To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words. [Obs.]

--Howell.

3. To flatter with words; to cajole. [Obs.]

--Shak.

To word it, to bandy words; to dispute. [Obs.]

``To word it with a shrew.'' --L'Estrange.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)