awsome
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of awsome
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Guidman," she says, as soon as I got my nose by the door-cheek, "it was an awsome peety that ye werena inby this afternoon.
From Bog-Myrtle and Peat Tales Chiefly of Galloway Gathered from the Years 1889 to 1895 by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
Geordie that followed me all the way from home, and was sair hurt for me, and freed me from yon awsome castle.
From Two Penniless Princesses by Charlotte Mary Yonge
Ay, it was an awsome visitation of the Lord!
From God's Good Man by Marie Corelli
So I've 'eerd say,"—responded Twitt sympathetically—"An' an awsome sight it must a' bin for ye!
From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Marie Corelli
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
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