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wreath·​en | \ ˈrēt͟hən \

Definition of wreathen

1 archaic : made into a wreath : wreathed
2 archaic : formed, united, or disposed by or as if by twining or interweaving : interlaced, intertwined

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History and Etymology for wreathen

Middle English wrethen, from past participle of writhen to writhe

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“Wreathen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wreathen. Accessed 22 Jan. 2021.

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