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awsome

American  

adjective

  1. a frequent misspelling of awesome.


Etymology

Origin of awsome

First recorded in 1590–1600


Example Sentences

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Never fear," said he, "I'll just rub a wee drappie on the pawms of my hands to keep away the frost-bite, for its awsome cold, man.

From Tales from Many Sources Vol. V by Various

He loupit on wi’ an awsome snort, He bang’d the fire frae the flinty court; He’s aff and awa’ in a snorin’ sturt, As hard as he can whang.

From Tales from Blackwood, Volume 7 by Herbert Willis

Ah, It's an awsome mission I'm goin' on; there ain't no gels to be got of the old kind, as far as I can make out.

From God's Good Man by Marie Corelli

"Hegh, Mrs. Mucklebackit, she's an awsome wife!" said Jenny in reply.

From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Sir Walter Scott

Whaw, whew," cried Rab, in a half howl, half whining tone, "I dinna want onything the day, Maister Auld; I wanted to tell you an awsome dream I hae had.

From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Edward Bannerman Ramsay

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