Correct spelling for the English word "wert need of" is [wˈɜːt nˈiːd ɒv], [wˈɜːt nˈiːd ɒv], [w_ˈɜː_t n_ˈiː_d ɒ_v] (IPA phonetic alphabet).
The phrase "wert need of" is an archaic construction that combines the verb "wert," the second-person singular past tense of "be," with the noun "need" and the preposition "of." In order to provide a dictionary definition, it is necessary to break down the components of the phrase and understand their meanings.
"Wert" is the past tense of "be" used specifically in the second-person singular form, meaning "you were." "Need" refers to a state in which something is necessary or required for one's well-being or desired outcome. Lastly, "of" is a preposition indicating possession, origin, or relationship.
Combining these elements, the phrase "wert need of" could be defined as an older form of expressing that "you were in a state of requiring or desiring something." It suggests that at a specific point in time, there was an essential lack or insufficiency of something that was necessary or desired.
This archaic form is rarely used today and has been replaced by more common and grammatically modern phrases. Nonetheless, understanding the meaning of such archaic phrases can assist in comprehending old literature, historical documents, or poetic works that utilize outdated language forms.