Word \Word\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Worded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wording}.] 1. To express in words; to phrase. The apology for the king is the same, but worded with greater deference to that great prince. --Addison. 2. To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words. [Obs.] --Howell. 3. To flatter with words; to cajole. [Obs.] --Shak. {To word it}, to bandy words; to dispute. [Obs.] ``To word it with a shrew.'' --L'Estrange.