writhen

adjective

writh·en ˈri-t͟hən

: being twisted or contorted

writhen trees

a writhen smile

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Old English, from past participle of wrīthan

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of writhen was before the 12th century

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“Writhen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/writhen. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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