v. Obs. [OE. ahwǽnan; cf. OHG. hwenjan, hwennen, to shake.] To vex, trouble.
c. 1000. Sax. Leechd., I. 116. Gyf hwylc cyld ahwæned sy.
a. 1250. Owl & Night., 1562. The lavedies … wel sore me ahweneth.
