wax wode

The phrase "wax wode" is an archaic expression originating from Old English, meaning to become very angry.

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US Voice:
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ UK Voice:

Definition

C2Historical

(archaic)To grow intensely angry.

Example

  • In old tales, heroes would often wax wode at the sight of injustice.

C2Historical

(archaic)To feel strong aversion or repugnance.

Example

  • She would wax wode at the mere mention of his name.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wax wode":

wax downwax currantwax poeticwax philosophicalmineral waxwax applewax mothwax and wanewood ant