Definition of wad

wadnoun

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/wɒd//wɑːd/

The word "wad" can be traced back to Old English, where it was spelled "wed" or "wæd." Its origins lie in the verb "wyden," meaning "to state" or "to declare." The noun derived from this verb, "wyd," could be translated as "thing said" or "matter," and it evolved into Middle English "wyde" or "wædde." In Middle English, "wadde" was used to mean a cluster of words or phrases that conveyed a particular concept, often a legal term. This sense can still be seen in contemporary legal terminology, where "wad" may refer to a group of documents or evidence presented in court. Outside of legal contexts, "wad" has broadened to encompass other senses. In the 16th century, it came to mean a bundle of materials, such as tobacco, rolled up for smoking. This usage is still current, as well as more general expressions, such as "wads of cash" or "wads of paper." The precise origin and meaning of some related words, such as "wyde" and "wædde," are disputed among linguists. Some have suggested that they may have Celtic or Germanic origins, as these words are similar to terms in those languages. However, further research is needed to confirm these theories.

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a thick pile of pieces of paper, paper money, etc. folded or rolled together

một đống mảnh giấy dày, tiền giấy, v.v. được gấp lại hoặc cuộn lại với nhau

Example:
  • He pulled a thick wad of £10 notes out of his pocket.

    Anh ta rút từ trong túi ra một tập tiền dày 10 bảng.

  • They had a wad/wads of money (= a large amount).

    Họ có một xấp tiền (= một số tiền lớn).

  • She came in with tears streaming down her face, clutching a wad of tissues.

    Cô bước vào với nước mắt chảy dài trên khuôn mặt, tay cầm một xấp khăn giấy.

a mass of soft material, used for blocking something or keeping something in place

một khối vật liệu mềm, được sử dụng để chặn một cái gì đó hoặc giữ một cái gì đó tại chỗ

Example:
  • The nurse used a wad of cotton wool to stop the bleeding.

    Y tá dùng một miếng bông gòn để cầm máu.

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