† ˈorrath, a. Obs.
[f. or- prefix ‘without’ + raþ, rath, counsel.]
Doubtful, perplexed, irresolute. Hence † orrathness, doubt, indecision.
| c 1200 Ormin 3145 Forr he wass þa brohht ut off all Orrtrowwþe & orrraþnesse. Ibid. 3150 All orrraþ whatt he mihhte don. Ibid. 6593 And iss all alls he wære blind & orrraþ butenn lade. |