wanion

noun

1. (obsolete)The wane of the moon.
2. (obsolete)Curse.

   “S’foote what are these that pynch me? Goblins? A wanion on the Elues for me […]”

3. (archaic)Vengeance (in the phrases in a wanion, with a wanion, “with a vengeance”).

   “And yet notwithstanding we must haue these goodly pageants played vpon the sabaoth day (in a wanion) because there are no mo daies in the week.”

   “By the maſſe I thinke your maſter had more need knock you about the eares, for playing the Iackes vvith him, ther’s your ten pounds, tell it out with a vvanion, and take it for your pains.”

   “Look how thou stirrest now! come away, or I’ll fetch thee with a wanion.”

   “For ill advised of a rock, The ship with such a wannion strook;”

   ““Now, hold thy tongue, with a wanion” said the monk; […]”