What is "to word it"

Word \Word\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Worded; p. pr. & vb. n. Wording.]

1. To express in words; to phrase.

   The apology for the king is the same, but worded with greater deference to that great prince.
   --Addison.

2. To ply with words; also, to cause to be by the use of a word or words. [Obs.]
   --Howell.

3. To flatter with words; to cajole. [Obs.]
   --Shak.

   To word it, to bandy words; to dispute. [Obs.] ``To word it with a shrew.''
   --L'Estrange.