word square

A square formed by a series of words so arranged that the letters spell each of the words when read acro or downward; as CAP ATE PEN wõrd, *word-en, v . i . . [WORD, 8.] *A. In trans.: To speak, to argue. B. Transitive : "Complaining in a speech well worded." Cowper: The Poet, the Oyster, and Sensitive Plant. *2. To produce an effect on by words; to ply or overpower with words. "I will work To bring this matter to the wished end." Shakesp.: Henry VI., Pt. I., iii. 3. IMG:content-1016.png:[blocks in formation] *wõrd'-i-ne , subst . [Eng. wordy ; -ne .] The quality or state of being wordy or verbose; verbosity.