wayworn
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of wayworn
Example Sentences
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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
He was wayworn and full of courage, but he was very old.
From The Three Mulla-mulgars by De la Mare, Walter
I’m wearied by the ceaseless quest, I’m wayworn and footsore.
From A line-o'-verse or two by Taylor, Bert Leston
As the wayworn wanderers entered by the gate of Bib-arranbla, the citizens came forth in crowds to welcome them.
From History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies by Prescott, William Hickling
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