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wanrest

nounemotion

troubled, uneasy or restless sleep

a disturbed or uneasy rest; inability to sleep or relax peacefully

Example in use

A hed a wanrest nicht.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/WAN-rest/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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