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wound

Main Entry:: ¹wound
Pronunciation:: \ˈwünd, archaic or dialect ˈwau̇nd\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: Middle English, from Old English wund; akin to Old High German wunta wound
Date:: before 12th century

1 a: an injury to the body (as from violence, accident, or surgery) that typically involves laceration or breaking of a membrane (as the skin) and usually damage to underlying tissues b: a cut or breach in a plant usually due to an external agent2: a mental or emotional hurt or blow3: something resembling a wound in appearance or effect ; especially : a rift in or blow to a political body or social group

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