"woefare" meaning in English

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Noun

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

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