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

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wayworn

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

But the reception of these wayworn strangers at the seat of government proved to be rather dubious.

From Lafayette by Crow, Martha Foote

The wayworn traveller threw himself on the bed and fell asleep.

From The Witch of Salem or Credulity Run Mad by Carter, F. A. (Freeland A.)

Meanly clad and wayworn were the strangers who now sat endeavoring to dry their dripping clothes at the blaze, and conversing in a low tone together.

From The Fortunes Of Glencore by Lever, Charles James

The simple food provided by Hans was a delectable feast to the wayworn pair, who appreciated it down to the last allotted crumb.

From Trusia A Princess of Krovitch by Brinton, Davis