writhen
Americanadjective
verb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of writhen
Example Sentences
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They lit a fire in a hollow, down among the roots of a spreading hawthorn, tall as a tree, writhen with age, but hale in every limb.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
Her features were more writhen and distorted than ever; and she seemed to mutter, it might be, some malignant spell, some charm, the operation of which was for some unknown and diabolical intent.
From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 2 by Roby, John
The sullen shudder of the brook, And winds that wring the writhen trees in vain For drearier sound or look— The lonely rain.
From Song-Surf by Rice, Cale Young
Chester Kent stooped over the writhen face, again peering close.
From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins
Keen rushed the light In quivering splendor from the writhen flash; Strong though they were, intolerable smote Their orbs of sight, and with bedimming glare Scorched up their blasted vision.
From Mosaics of Grecian History by Willson, Marcius
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