Exploring the Multifaceted Meanings of 'Weir Old'

This chapter delves into the various definitions and semantic nuances of the term 'weir old', including its associations with time, centuries, epochs, eternity, and its usage in old English poetry. The speaker explores examples and themes such as 'world-dweller', 'world-candle', 'world-craft', 'world-money', 'separation from the world', 'world-greed', 'world-realm', 'world-speed', and 'world-filth', elucidating the connections between 'weir old', Earth, and the age of mankind.