worser

Dictionary of American Words And Phrases by John Russell Bartlett.

instead of worse, is often heard among the vulgar. It is common in the dialect of London, and like other words enlarged from the comparative degree, is supported by eminent writers.--Pegge, Anecdotes of the English Lang.


Let the worser spirit tempt me again.--Shakspeare, King Lear.

Changed to a worser shape thou canst not be.--Ibid. King Henry VI.

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