Meaning of wanion | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The wane of the moon.
   obsolete
2. Curse.
   obsolete
3. Vengeance (in the phrases in a wanion, with a wanion, “with a vengeance”).
   archaic

Examples

“S’foote what are these that pynch me? Goblins? A wanion on the Elues for me […]”

“And yet notwithstanding we must haue these goodly pageants played vpon the sabaoth day (in a wanion) because there are no mo daies in the week.”

“By the maſſe I thinke your maſter had more need⟳ knock⟳ you about the eares, for playing the Iackes vvith him, ther’s your ten pounds, tell⟳ it out with a vvanion, and take⟳ it for your pains.”

“Look⟳ how thou stirrest now! come⟳ away, or I’ll fetch⟳ thee with a wanion.”

“For ill advised of a rock, The ship with such a wannion strook;”

““Now, hold⟳ thy tongue, with a wanion” said the monk; […]”

“I stood at our door in Cornhill, looked at him, he at me indeed; spake to him, but he not to me, not a word. Marry⟳ gup, thought I, with a wanion!”

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