"anoyous" meaning in Middle English

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Adjective

IPA: /aˌnui̯ˈuːs/, /aˈnui̯us/ Forms: anious [alternative], anoyeus [alternative], anoyows [alternative], ennoyous [alternative]
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  1. harmful, injurious
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  2. (rare) troublesome, challenging, annoying Tags: rare
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  3. (rare) troubled; beset with difficulty Tags: rare
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Alternative forms

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