hereword

Middle English

Alternative forms

• here-word, hæreword

Etymology

herien (“to laud”) +‎ word.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɛr(ə)ˌwurd/, /ˈhɛr(ə)ˌwɔrd/

Noun

hereword (Early Middle English)

1. approval (often excessive)
2. recognition, repute

References

• “here-word, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 27 February 2020.