wieldy

[weel-dee]

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adjective, wield·i·er, wield·i·est.

readily wielded or managed, as in use or action.

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Origin of wieldy

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; see origin at wield, -y¹

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Examples from the Web for wieldy

The government of a country so vast and various must be strong, prompt, wieldy, and efficient.
Congressional Government|Woodrow Wilson
And even of peace we can have no stronger assurance than a wise and wieldy readiness for war.
Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 12, August, 1863, No. 70|Various
"But, my good man——" the preacher objected, finding in his hand a donation about as welcome 271 and as wieldy as a strange baby.
Excuse Me!|Rupert Hughes
Ten thousand tons of bulk cannot be turned and twisted on the heel with the swish and toss of the wieldy clipper.
Pike & Cutlass|George Gibbs

But for all his age and size, the judge was wieldy enough when he chose to be.
Those Times And These|Irvin S. Cobb

British Dictionary definitions for wieldy

wieldy

adjective wieldier or wieldiest

easily handled, used, or managed

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Word Origin and History for wieldy

wieldy

late 14c., from wield + -y (2).