Standard Lemma guide

wellaway

intj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /wɛləˈweɪ/

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intj

Meaning 1

Expression of sadness, regret, remorse, etc., alas, "woe"!

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: archaic, literary

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Middle English weylawey, from Old English weġ lā weġ, alteration of wā lā wā, with substitution of Old Norse vei for Old English wā. Compare wellawo, weila.