† ˈwansome, a. Obs.
Also 3–4 wansum.
[f. wan, wane n.3 + -some1.]
Miserable, unhappy.
| c 1250 Gen. & Ex. 1099 Loth was wansum, and ðugte long vp to ðo dunes ðe weie hard and strong. a 1300 Cursor M. 24853 Ful wansum war þai þan o rede, for drerili þai dred þe ded. a 1400 Sir Perc. 1065 His wo es wansome to wreke, His hert es bownne for to breke. |