Word of the Week #5

Heft (noun)
Originates from the 15th century. Meaning: weight, heaviness, bulk. It can also mean significance or importance. E.g. "The man dragged his heft, bumping into every single passerby as they tried to walk by."

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http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/heft
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heft
http://www.answers.com/topic/heft