Толковый словарь английского языка - woe
Woe
woe
I. interjection Etymology: Middle English wa, wo, from Old English wā; akin to Old Norse vei, interjection, ~, Latin vae Date: before 12th century — used to express grief, regret, or distress II. noun Date: before 12th century a condition of deep suffering from misfortune, affliction, or grief, ruinous trouble ; calamity , affliction , see: sorrow
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n. archaic or literary 1 affliction; bitter grief; distress. 2 (in pl.) calamities, troubles. 3 joc. problems (told me a tale of woe). Phrases and idioms woe betide there will be unfortunate consequences for (woe betide you if you are late). woe is me an exclamation of distress. Etymology: OE wa, w{aelig} f. Gmc, a natural exclam. of lament ...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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