aweary
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of aweary
Example Sentences
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"Not an eye / But is aweary of thy common sight."
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 2020
She wove till her fingers aweary had grown: 'Now put it on:' But when she turned to see him, she found that he had gone.
From Arne; A Sketch of Norwegian Country Life by Bj?rnson, Bj?rnstjerne
And when aweary grown of earthly sport, We'd wind our devious flight from star to star, Till we beheld the palaces afar, Where Music holds her court.
From The International Monthly, Vol. II, No. I December 1, 1850 by Various
When remonstrated with, that dignitary observed that “Bishop Ridley’s sermons were alway so long, that he would be at no more, for he was aweary of so long standing.”
From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah
“No, lady; I am not aweary, and it glads my heart to tell thee of the king,” spoke the girl.
From A Maid at King Alfred?s Court by Madison, Lucy Foster
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