weld

name

1. A surname from Old English possibly deriving from the Old English word for woodland. The family is mainly located in the Southern regions of England.

   “Johnson’s latest misstep played out during an extraordinary and awkward 50 seconds of live television on MSNBC, where Johnson and running mate William Weld were appearing in a town hall. Host Chris Matthews ticked through a list of regions, hoping to jog the Libertarian Party candidate’s memories, but to no avail.”

2. A town in Franklin County, Maine, United States, named after Benjamin Weld.

noun

Etymology: Alteration of well (“boil, rise”), probably influenced by the past participle, welled.

1. The joint made by welding.

   “Excessive spot weld time may cause the electrode tips to mushroom, resulting in no focus of current and a weak weld.”

   “The aim of these tests is the examination of the weld without imparting any damage. These may include x-rays, hydrostatic tests, etc, and are also termed NDE or nondestructive examination and NDI or nondestructive inspection. […] To judge the soundness of the fillet welds another break test method is employed which is called as Fillet Weld Break Test.”

verb

Etymology: From Old English weald (sense 2).

1. To wield.

   “[Arthur says to a wicked giant] "he that alle the world weldeth gyue the ſorte lyf & ſameful dethe" ("He who wields all the world gives thee short life and shameful death")”

   “[Arthur says to conquering knights] "ye be worthy to welde all your honour and worship"”