\Wert\ (w[~e]rt),
The second person singular, indicative and subjunctive moods,
imperfect tense, of the verb be. It is formed from were, with
the ending -t, after the analogy of wast. Now used only in
solemn or poetic style.

\Wert\, n.
A wart. [Obs.] --Chaucer.