"woefare" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Middle English wofare, equivalent to woe + fare. Etymology templates: {{inh|en|enm|wofare}} Middle English wofare, {{compound|en|woe|fare}} woe + fare Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} woefare (uncountable)
  1. Discontentment; sorrow; unhappiness Tags: uncountable Synonyms: evilfare, illfare, wofare
    Sense id: en-woefare-en-noun-mSR8vKkb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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