writhen

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(rit̸h′ən)

adjective

Archaic writhed; twisted; contorted

Origin: ME wrythen, pp. of writhen, to writhe

See writhen in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb
Archaic
A past participle of writhe.
adjective
Twisted; contorted.
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