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wee

[ wee ]

adjective

, we·er, we·est.
  1. little; very small.

    Synonyms: minuscule, diminutive, tiny

  2. very early:

    in the wee hours of the morning.



wee

1

/ wiː /

adjective

  1. very small; tiny; minute


noun

  1. a short time (esp in the phrase bide a wee. )

wee

2

/ wiː /

noun

    1. the act or an instance of urinating
    2. urine

verb

  1. intr to urinate

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Word History and Origins

Origin of wee1

before 1150 for an earlier sense; Middle English we, variant of wei (small) quantity, Old English wēg, Anglian form of wǣge weight, akin to wegan to weigh 1

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Word History and Origins

Origin of wee1

C13: from Old English wǣg weight

Origin of wee2

of unknown origin

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Example Sentences

How about baby drama with little Abijean and the Wee Baby Seamus?

In the wee hours of Christmas morning, a flight deal was shared in an exclusive Facebook group for urban travelers.

Pee-wee was also a family favorite, and we caught the show on Broadway.

There was talk of a Judd Apatow-produced Pee-wee film getting made a few years back.

This was the real deal, we wee Dylanologists told ourselves, this was pure…what?

To think,” said the younger Englishwoman to her sister, “of this wee mite travelling about in an open motor!

The wee round wonders with their mystery of velvety colour are well fitted to take captive the young eye.

If Wee Willie Winkie took an interest in anyone, the fortunate man was envied alike by the mess and the rank and file.

That's going to make things lots easier for my scheme, 'but I'll 'bide a wee' before I spring it on the Pater.

On the stool sat Marmaduke, putting on his, and Mother helped little Hepzebiah with her wee little ones.

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