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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Werysumnes,) Weresomnes, Wearysomnes, n. [e.m.E. weerysomenes (1560), werisomnes (a1568), wearisomnesse (1576).] The state of being tired of something. Also absol. — c1590 Fowler II 107/20.
His sones for the eschewing of travells and weresomnes of weres of duces and prences hes becumed priuat persones —absol. 1633 Johnston Diary I 119.
I remembred my natural disposition in al the heurs of my lyftyme to haive bein ever miscontentment and wearysomnes … that moment was never in my lyfe quherin I was not weary of my lyfe and wissed not for to die
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