Possible Definitions:
1. Were (n.) A weir. See Weir.
2. Were (v. t.) To guard; to protect.
3. Were () The imperfect indicative plural, and imperfect subjunctive singular and plural, of the verb be. See Be.
4. Were (n.) A man.
5. Were (n.) A fine for slaying a man; the money value set upon a man's life; weregild.