VEX


Meaning of VEX in English

v.tr. 1 anger by a slight or a petty annoyance; irritate. 2 archaic grieve, afflict. vexer n. vexing adj. vexingly adv.

[ ME f. OF vexer f. L vexare shake, disturb ]

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