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

  1. Distressful, nervous; having anxiety.
  2. Keen, motivated, raring; wanting to do something.
  3. (rare) Causing anxiety; frightening or terrifying.
  4. (rare) Displaying anxiety; upset or frightened.
  5. (rare) Annoyed or spiteful; in a bad mood or frame of mind.
  6. (rare) Violent, ferocious, hurtful; causing much injury.

References

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