Forwearying

/fɔrˈwɪriɪŋ/ verb

Definition

to tire out completely; to exhaust thoroughly.

Etymology

From Old English 'for-' (completely) + 'weary' + present participle '-ing'. Describes the ongoing action of exhausting something.

Kelly Says

The '-ing' form shows English speakers could use these 'for-' words actively to describe what they were doing to themselves—'I am forwearyng myself with this work!'

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