Obs. [f. A prep.1 + WORTH; = in worth (in same sense).] In phr. To take aworth: to take (a thing) in esteem or honor, or at its worth; hence a. to bear patiently, b. to look upon with indifference, disregard.
1387. Trevisa, Higden, Rolls Ser. VI. 303. Þis word was hevy to þe kyng but ȝit he took it aworþ.
c. 1449. Pecock, Repr., III. xvi. 382. Take he it aworth in pacience as a thing irremediable bi man.
1481. Caxton, Myrr., II. ix. 88. Somme saye that they [mermaydens] be ffysshis And other saye that they be fowles … But take it aworth.
1535. Coverdale, Heb. x. 34. Ye … toke a worth ye spoylinge of youre goodes.
1537. ? Tindale, Exp. John, 23. All our … motions unto synne are pardoned and taken aworthe.
