angwischous
Middle English
FWOTD – 17 June 2019
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Anglo-Norman anguissous, from Medieval Latin angustiōsus; equivalent to angwissh + -ous.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /anɡwiˈʃuːs/, /anɡui̯ˈʃuːs/, /anɡwiˈsuːs/, /ˈanɡwiʃus/, /ˈanɡui̯ʃus/, /ˈanɡwisus/
Adjective
angwischous
- Distressful, nervous; having anxiety.
- Keen, motivated, raring; wanting to do something.
- (rare) Causing anxiety; frightening or terrifying.
- (rare) Displaying anxiety; upset or frightened.
- (rare) Annoyed or spiteful; in a bad mood or frame of mind.
- (rare) Violent, ferocious, hurtful; causing much injury.
References
- “angwisshǒus, adj.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007, retrieved 2019-04-02.
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