angwissh

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Middle English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Anglo-Norman anguisse, from Latin angustia.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈanɡwiʃ(ə)/, /ˈanɡui̯ʃ(ə)/, /ˈanɡwis(ə)/

Noun[edit]

angwissh (plural angwisshes)

  1. Distress, anxiety, nervousness.
  2. Anguish, terror, or torment.
  3. Painfulness, hurt, or harm.
  4. Hard or unfavourable conditions; hard times.
  5. (rare) Hostile or unfavourable behaviour.

Derived terms[edit]

Descendants[edit]

  • English: anguish
  • Scots: anguish
  • Yola: 'ngish

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