wɔ:t n. 1 a
small hardish roundish
growth on
the skin caused by a virus-induced
abnormal growth of papillae
and thickening of the
epidermis. 2 a protuberance on the skin of an
animal,
surface of a
plant, etc. 3 colloq. an
objectionable person. øwart-hog an
African wild pig of the
genus Phacochoerus,
with a
large head and warty lumps on
its face, and large curved tusks. warts and
all colloq. with no
attempt to
conceal blemishes or inadequacies. øøwarty adj. [OE wearte f. Gmc]