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
It was the colonel's firm conviction that the next battle would put an end to him: for he felt aweary of the sun, and quite ready to bid that and the earth farewell.
From Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges by Saintsbury, George
Shimmering waters, aweary of tossing, Hopeful of rest, ripple on to the shore; Dimpling with light, as they waver and quiver, Echoing faintly the ocean's wild roar.
From The White Doe The Fate of Virginia Dare by Cotten, Sallie Southall
"I know thou hast had a long day's ride, and must be aweary, but I felt I could not sleep until I had speech with thee again."
From The Coming of the King by Hocking, James
“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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