worrit
/ (ˈwʌrɪt) /
verb
(tr) dialect to tease or worry
Origin of worrit
1probably variant of worry, but compare wherrit
Words Nearby worrit
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How to use worrit in a sentence
From what I can see of it, said Pug, that Un up there was avin is ands too full to worrit about wot was goin on down ere.
Grapes of wrath | Boyd CableWe have no sorrow just now, except my constant inward "worrit" of unbelief in any future of good work on my part.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. II (of 3) | George EliotWho worrit us out of our lives with Reform, and such humbugging fads!
I do believe people turn Catholics a-purpose to vex and worrit me!'
France and the Republic | William Henry Hurlbert"You'd ought to be ashamed of yourself to worrit your 'usband so," said the lamplighter, sternly.
Explorers of the Dawn | Mazo de la Roche
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