Both Uses of
wield
in
The Mark of Athena
- Later on, the Romans called it Imperial gold, but I was the first to ever wield such a blade.†
p. 367.4 *wield = to hold and use, or to have and be able to use
- Fortunately for Leo's face, the blade was too long to wield in the corridor.†
p. 450.6
Definition:
to have or use
The exact meaning of wield can depend upon its context. For example:
- "to wield an ax" -- to have it in hand
- "to wield power or influence" -- to have or exercise power or influence