What does the old English word wyrga mean?

Answer by  wildthing (67)

Our Modern English concept of worrying derives from the Old English term "wyrga", whose meaning may also be seen in the "wring"ing of hands.

Answer by  martin (522)

Albert Stanburrough Cook's work, "A glossary of the Old Northumbrian Gospels," gives the alternate spelling "awyrga. " He defines "awyrga" as "supendere" (Latin, "to crucify").