worrit
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of worrit
probably variant of worry , but compare wherrit
Example Sentences
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When she was in the fam’ly way, her ma got worrit bout Sal was losin’ weight.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
I thank the Lord I've never had no man to worrit me.
From A Book of Ghosts by Baring-Gould, S. (Sabine)
So you've come to yourself at last, dearie, and beginning to worrit the fust thing because all your beautiful long curly hair is cut off!
From Dainty's Cruel Rivals The Fatal Birthday by Miller, Alex. McVeigh, Mrs.
Since you've spoke repentful, an' confessed, I ain't agoin' to worrit ye about it.
From Gwen Wynn by Reid, Mayne
They never make letters plain, and don't put in half of 'em, just to worrit country operators.
From Si Klegg, Book 4 (of 6) Experiences Of Si And Shorty On The Great Tullahoma Campaign by McElroy, John
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