"wieldsome" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more wieldsome [comparative], most wieldsome [superlative]
Etymology: From wield + -some. Etymology templates: {{af|en|wield|-some|pos=adjective}} wield + -some Head templates: {{en-adj}} wieldsome (comparative more wieldsome, superlative most wieldsome)
  1. (archaic) Characterised or marked by wieldiness; easily wielded or managed. Tags: archaic Synonyms: wieldy, manageable Derived forms: unwieldsome
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