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- verb Present participle of
outweary .
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Examples
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He threw himself into his studies with an ardour scarcely credible — devoting twelve hours a day to Hindustani, and outwearying two munshis.
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He threw himself into his studies with an ardour scarcely credible -- devoting twelve hours a day to Hindustani, and outwearying two munshis.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton Thomas Wright 1897
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Willoughby in outwearying: she asked herself how much she had gained by struggling: -- every effort seemed to expend her spirit's force, and rendered her less able to get the clear vision of her prospects, as though it had sunk her deeper: the contrary of her intention to make each further step confirm her liberty.
Complete Project Gutenberg Works of George Meredith George Meredith 1868
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Willoughby in outwearying: she asked herself how much she had gained by struggling: -- every effort seemed to expend her spirit's force, and rendered her less able to get the clear vision of her prospects, as though it had sunk her deeper: the contrary of her intention to make each further step confirm her liberty.
The Egoist George Meredith 1868
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He threw himself into his studies with an ardour scarcely credible ” devoting twelve hours a day to Hindustani, and outwearying two munshis.
The Life of Sir Richard Burton Wright, Thomas, 1859-1936 1906
mollusque commented on the word outwearying
His light shines on me from above, His low voice speaks within,--
The patience of immortal love Outwearying mortal sin.
--John Greenleaf Whittier, 1871, "My Birthday"
January 28, 2008