hrēow

hrēow, adj: sorrowful, repentant. (H’RAY-oh / ˈhɹeːɔ)

Medieval manuscript image of a woman tearing out her hair.
Roman de la Rose. France (Paris), 14th century. British Library, Add MS 31840, f. 5r. [bl.uk]

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