Middle English Dictionary Entry

wẹ̄rī̆en v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To tire physically, be or become fatigued; also in fig. context; (b) to be or become dispirited, lose heart; also, falter; (c) to be or become impatient; get sick and tired (of sth.); cease (to do sth.) because of boredom or exasperation.
2.
(a) To tire (sb.), wear out; also, wear (sb., a people, a dragon) down by means of assault or hardship; ben weried, be or become exhausted (by travel, worry, etc.); also, exhibit lassitude [1st quot.]; (b) to make (sb., oneself) heartsick, lower the spirits of; (c) to bore (sb.); refl. tire one’s patience (for doing sth.); hit werieth me, I find it tiresome (to do sth.); ppl. weried, having had one’s fill of something, fed up; (d) to harass (sb. or sth.).