worrit

/ ˈwʌrɪt /

verb

1. dialect.
   tr to tease or worry

Word History and Origins

Origin of worrit¹

probably variant of worry , but compare wherrit

Example Sentences

From what I can see of it, said Pug, that Un up there was avin is ands too full to worrit about wot was goin on down ere.

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We have no sorrow just now, except my constant inward "worrit" of unbelief in any future of good work on my part.

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Who worrit us out of our lives with Reform, and such humbugging fads!

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I do believe people turn Catholics a-purpose to vex and worrit me!'

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"You'd ought to be ashamed of yourself to worrit your 'usband so," said the lamplighter, sternly.

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