wrothness

English

Alternative forms

• wrathness

Etymology

From wroth +‎ -ness. Compare West Frisian wredens (“wrath, wrothness”).

Noun

wrothness (uncountable)

1. (rare) The state, quality, or condition of being wroth; furiosity, anger.
   • 1999, Richard Beadle, Pamela M. King, York Mystery Plays, page 176:

     In wrath when we writhe, or in wrothness are wapped.

Related terms

• wrath