What does 'wuthering' mean
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the title of wuthering heights; I want to know what other world may be similar
The title 'wuthering heights'; I would like to know what other word may be similar in meaning.
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updated Jul 5, 2011
edited by NickDan
posted by calva42
;) [A pedantic remark: The title of a book is always put in italics. If you cannot put it in italics, then it is placed between "double quote" characters.] - territurtle, Jul 5, 2011
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From m-w.com:
Definition of WUTHER
intransitive verb
- dialect English
to blow with a dull roaring sound
So, wuthering means windy, especially noisy wind.
updated Jul 5, 2011
edited by pesta
posted by pesta
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If you had ever been to Haworth England you would know the (sort of ) moaning wind that blows through that area in the the afternoons.
updated Jul 5, 2011
posted by pacofinkler
I'll say Amen to that! - territurtle, Jul 5, 2011
The wind in Kansas whistles. - Leatha, Jul 5, 2011
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I think you mean "other word".
Wuthering can mean blustery or turbulent.
updated Jul 5, 2011
posted by Eddy
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I think you mean 'withering'.
Synonyms are very harsh, severe, also damaging.
I believe the Spanish word is fulminante.
updated Jul 5, 2011
posted by NickDan
Given the reference to the Emily Bronte novel, not very likely. - samdie, Jul 5, 2011
Hehe, very good. - Eddy, Jul 5, 2011
