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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Wayworn

Does this word exist?

If not, can I create this new word?

Its usage is as below:

This is a wayworn journey because it takes up 12 hours in flight.
  

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Hi, The online Meriam-Webster dictionary has it, first used in 1788. Personally, I've never heard it. If you use it, people may not know what you mean.

— Clive

  • Hi, The online Meriam-Webster dictionary has it, first used in 1788.
  • Personally, I've never heard it.
  • If you use it, people may not know what you mean.
  • What I have heard is 'travel-worn'.
  • 'Wayworn' would seem more-suited to describing a person than a journey.
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Hi,



The online Meriam-Webster dictionary has it, first used in 1788.



Personally, I've never heard it. If you use it, people may not know what you mean.



What I have heard is 'travel-worn'.



'Wayworn' would seem more-suited to describing a person than a journey.



Clive
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