wo
noun
an archaic spelling of woe.
wos
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pluralof wo.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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“Well, you see it wos me, and single-handed. Never a soul in it but my own self and Mr. Jaggers.”
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
There wos a lady—a Miss Vite—as was desperate fond of her dog.
From Auriol or, The Elixir of Life by W. Harrison Ainsworth
I’ve lost a job mebbe, an’ Casey’ll crow if he gits one; but that ere left-hander wos science, that wos!” and the boy chuckled as he ran on again.
From In Wild Rose Time by Amanda M. Douglas
"Those must ha' been nice times for the jolly young vatermen vich at Black friars wos used for to ply," chanted the Tinker; "but the steamers has put their noses out o' joint."
From Auriol or, The Elixir of Life by W. Harrison Ainsworth
It wos a ugly warmint, but no matter for that—the creater had gained her heart.
From Auriol or, The Elixir of Life by W. Harrison Ainsworth
