The spelling "wert good" may seem unusual, but it actually follows the principles of Early Modern English, which was spoken between the late 15th and mid-17th centuries. In this context, "wert" is a second-person singular form of the verb "be" and "good" is an adjective meaning "pleasant" or "virtuous". The IPA phonetic transcription for "wert" is /wɜːt/ and for "good" is /ɡʊd/, indicating the pronunciations of the individual sounds in each word. Together, they create a unique expression that reflects the language of a bygone era.
The phrase "wert good" is a combination of two Middle English words: "wert" and "good".
"Wert" is the second-person singular past subjunctive form of the verb "be" in Middle English. It is derived from the Old English word "wǣre". In Middle English, "wert" was used to indicate a hypothetical or unreal condition, similar to the modern usage of "were" in phrases like "if I were".
"Good" comes from the Old English word "gōd", which means "virtuous" or "moral". It has evolved over time to represent a variety of positive qualities, ranging from being beneficial or desirable to being of high quality or excellence. "Good" has remained relatively unchanged in its spelling and pronunciation throughout the history of English.