Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Today's Word "wayworn"


Wayworn \WAY-worn\ (adjective) - Wearied by traveling.

"These beautiful and verdant recesses, running through and softening the rugged mountains, were cheering and refreshing to the wayworn travellers." -- Washington Irving, 'Astoria'

Wayworn is way (from Old English weg ) + worn (from Old English werian ).

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