Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- To grieve; sadden.
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Examples
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My poor niece and her sisters take up most of my time and thoughts: but I will not attrist you to indulge myself, but will break off here, and finish my letter when I have seen your new landlord.
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 Horace Walpole 1757
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How then could I write, when it was impossible but to attrist you! when I could speak of nothing but unparalleled horrors! and but awaken your sensibility, if it slumbered for a moment!
The Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 4 Horace Walpole 1757
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