The Online Etymology Dictionary is always the best place to look for word meanings and origins.
http://www.etymonline.com/
word
O.E. word "speech, talk, utterance, word," from P.Gmc. *wurdan (cf. O.S., O.Fris. word, Du. woord, O.H.G., Ger. wort, O.N. orð, Goth. waurd), from PIE *were- "speak, say" (see verb). The meaning "promise" was in O.E., as was the theological sense. In the plural, the meaning "verbal altercation" (as in to have words with someone) dates from 1462. Wordy is O.E. wordig "verbose." Wording "choice of words" apparently was coined by Milton (in "Eikonoklastes," 1649). Word processor first recorded 1970. A word to the wise is from L. phrase verbum sapienti satis est "a word to the wise is enough." Word of mouth is recorded from c.1553.
If you click the dictionary there, you'll get much more info :)
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2006-09-12 01:07:57
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answered by Canadian_mom 4
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From Middle English/Old English "word" Proto-Germanic "*wurða" Proto-Indo-European base "*werÉ" ('to speak').
2006-09-11 07:04:24
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answered by Anonymous
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i think it was created since humans were made....period....
2006-09-11 06:01:52
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answered by the one, the only ERMELINDA!!!!! 2
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