noun
(Norse mythology) any of the three goddesses of destiny; identified with Anglo-Saxon Wyrd; similar to Greek Moirae and Roman Parcae
• Syn: ↑Norn
• Topics: ↑Norse mythology
• Hypernyms: ↑Norse deity
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nounUsage: usually capitalized W&S
Etymology: Middle English werd sister
Useful english dictionary. 2012.