aroint
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of aroint
First recorded in 1595–1605; of uncertain origin
Example Sentences
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“Aroint usP said the bystanders. “
From Literature
Aroint thee to thy rite, Nor smear on me thy foul contagion!
From Project Gutenberg
In Salem, Mass., where they used to immerse witches, sorcerers and other creatures of the evil one, local Republicans last week cried "Aroint! ye rump-fed chair-thieves", announcing that those Republicans who carried off the chair wherein President Coolidge rested his limbs last summer when he attended their outing at Lake Attitash would be disciplined by not being invited to a coming celebration.
From Time Magazine Archive
Aroint thee," he said to Lochinvar, "for a young ruffler and spit-fire.
From Project Gutenberg
On, thou braggart, else aroint!
From Project Gutenberg
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