wried ; wry.ing [ME wrien, fr. OE wrigian to turn; akin to MHG rigel kerchief wound around the head, Gk rhiknos shriveled, Av urvisyeiti he turns] vi
Появление:
(14c)
Определение:
twist, writhe ~ vt: to pull out of or as if out of proper shape: make awry
Часть речи:
adj
Происхождение:
wry.er ; wry.est
Появление:
(1523)
Определение:
1: having a bent or twisted shape or condition <a ~ smile>; esp: turned abnormally to one side <a ~ neck> 2: marked by perversity: wrongheaded 3: cleverly and often ironically or grimly humorous -- wry.ly adv -- wry.ness n