und
/ʌnd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unds
Meaning · English
A billow- or wave-like marking.
Noun
Examples
My Noble Lord, / AFter a long inquiry about the Arms of your Lordships antient House, and the turning of sundry Books of Impresaes and Herauldry, I found your UNDES famous and very honourable. / In our neighbour Countrey of England they are born, but inversed upside down, and diversified. Torquato T
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “und” mean?
A billow- or wave-like marking.
Is “und” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.