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Shakespeare Words

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Worthless

Popularized in Henry VI Part 3

Poor Clifford! how I scorn his worthless threats! (1.1.102)

An Old English word, weorp, meant valued and appreciated. It got a sad makeover when less was added to the end. Sorry, weorp.


Tag: Henry VI Part 3

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