v. Obs. rare–1. [f. A- pref. 1 + OE. narwian to NARROW, also to trouble, afflict. Cf. L. angustus.] To cramp, crush, dishearten.

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c. 1300.  K. Alis., 3346. He makith heom way with scharpe launce; Thy men anarwith thy continaunce.

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