wherrit
Britishverb
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to worry or cause to worry
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(intr) to complain or moan
Etymology
Origin of wherrit
perhaps from thwert, obsolete variant of thwart ; compare worrit
Example Sentences
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“But matters are beginning to move in their accustomed groove, and I cannot but wherrit anent what thy mother and mine are thinking.”
From Peggy Owen and Liberty by Lucy Foster Madison
I don’t want the poor fellow to have aught to wherrit him.
From Peggy Owen and Liberty by Lucy Foster Madison
De doctor say de ku’nel ’ud do fus-class ef he only would n’t wherrit so, but he do nothin’ but toss an’ act rambunctious, an’ dat keep de wound fretted an’ him feverish.”
From Janice Meredith by Paul Leicester Ford
“Here’s some un else to wherrit you,” said Mrs Slee, hearing the gate bang.
From The Parson O' Dumford by George Manville Fenn
“Don’t you wherrit yourself about those keys, squire,” advised Bagby.
From Janice Meredith by Paul Leicester Ford
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