worrit
Britishverb
Etymology
Origin of worrit
probably variant of worry , but compare wherrit
Example Sentences
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When she was in the fam’ly way, her ma got worrit bout Sal was losin’ weight.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
"Not a step, my lady," said the bird; "he lieth so quiet as my wife when she's sitting, though the flies do worrit mun terrible."
From The Story of a Red Deer by Fortescue, J. W. (John William)
I declare to goodness you children would worrit the patience out of a saint.’
From Friends I Have Made by Fenn, George Manville
"Just you sit down there, and don't worrit yourself, Miss Cheffington," said Mr. Bragg.
From That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 3 by Trollope, Frances Eleanor
"Don't yuh worrit none about thundeh-strikes," interjected Abbie with crisp assurance, entering the room in pursuit of the too-intrusive Buffo, who every evening persisted in joining the family circle.
From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank
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