Whistful

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative form of wistful. alt-of, alternative

    "Him have we seen the Green-wood Side along, While o'er the Heath we hied, our Labours done, Oft as the Woodlark piped her farewell Song With whistful Eyes pursue the setting Sun."

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"Him have we seen the Green-wood Side along, While o'er the Heath we hied, our Labours done, Oft as the Woodlark piped her farewell Song With whistful Eyes pursue the setting Sun."

Etymology

From whist + -ful.

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