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The word "awry" originated from the Middle English term "awry" or "awrye," which itself came from the Old English "aweorc," meaning "to turn." Its roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word *warkō, which means "to turn" or "to twist." Over time, "awry" evolved to describe something that is off-course, distorted, or not in the correct position. The word has maintained this connotation of deviation or error in modern usage.

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