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wretch

[ rech ]

noun

  1. a deplorably unfortunate or unhappy person.
  2. a person of despicable or base character.


wretch

/ °ùÉ›³Ùʃ /

noun

  1. a despicable person
  2. a person pitied for his misfortune
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of wretch1

before 900; Middle English wrecche, Old English wrecca exile, adventurer; cognate with German Recke warrior, hero, Old Norse rekkr man
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of wretch1

Old English wrecca; related to Old Saxon wrekkeo, Old High German reccheo (German Recke warrior), Old Norse rek ( n ) ingr
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If Zabka weren’t so charming, we couldn’t have bought the proposition that an ignorant wretch like Johnny could be redeemable.

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Speaking to an Italian TV programme from his Vatican residence, Francis said that if the plans went ahead, Trump would make "poor wretches that don't have anything foot the bill".

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“It was the example of men like Darrow that caused the poor deluded wretch, J.B. McNamara, to believe that he could commit the crimes he did with safety to himself,†Ford said.

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This pathetic wretch longs to escape to Istanbul, where he can be around the worldly types he prefers.

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At Rachel’s burial, Jackson angrily said, “I can and do forgive all my enemies. But those vile wretches who have slandered her must look to God for mercy.â€

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