wan-thriven, a. Sc.
[f. wan- + thriven a. Cf. Da. vantreven.]
Ill-developed, stunted in growth.
| 1508 Kennedy Flyting w. Dunbar 493 Evill schryvin, wan-thryvin, not clene na curius. a 1585 Montgomerie Flyting 327 Threed-bare bee their thrift as thou art wan⁓threivin [v.rr. vanthrewin, wanthriuen]! 1818 Scott Hrt. Midl. xx, And what am I but a poor wasted, wan-thriven tree? 1825 Jamieson Suppl., Lingit, thin, lean, wanthriven. |