wayworn

American  

[wey-wawrn, -wohrn] / ˈweɪˌwɔrn, -ˌwoʊrn /

adjective

1. worn or wearied by travel.

   She was wayworn after the long trip.

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wayworn British  

/ ˈweɪˌwɔːn /

adjective

1. rare worn or tired by travel

   footsore and wayworn

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Etymology

Origin of wayworn

First recorded in 1770–80; way ¹ + worn

Example Sentences

The first night in Washington his wayworn band flopped down on the plaza lawn, slept on newspapers after police confiscated their bedding.

From Time Magazine Archive

Where is the vision that has led this wayworn pilgrim?

From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Conway, Moncure Daniel

Art thou wayworn, or canst not further trace The diamond path?

From Endymion A Poetic Romance by Keats, John

Wan, wayworn, there, the babe upon her knee, Lilith sat down.

From Lilith The Legend of the First Woman by Collier, Ada Langworthy

I’m wearied by the ceaseless quest, I’m wayworn and footsore.

From A line-o'-verse or two by Taylor, Bert Leston