WRITHEN


Meaning of WRITHEN in English

Pronunciation: ' ri- th ə n

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English, from past participle of wr ī than

Date: before 12th century

: being twisted or contorted < writhen trees> <a writhen smile>

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