Pronunciation: [wɒst kəntɹˈaktɪd] (IPA) 
The spelling of the word "wast contracted" is a variation of the past tense of the verb "to be" in Old and Middle English. The word "wast" is pronounced /wɑːst/ with a long "a" sound, and the "st" sound is added to the end to indicate the past tense. This form of the verb is archaic and is no longer used in modern English. However, it is sometimes seen in historical texts and literature from earlier periods.
"Wast contracted" is a phrase combined from two terms: "wast" and "contracted." The word "wast" is an archaic form of the verb "be" in the second person singular past tense. It is primarily used in old English or historical writings. "Contracted," on the other hand, is the past participle of the verb "contract."
When combined, "wast contracted" refers to a situation or condition in which something or someone was limited, reduced, or made smaller in size, amount, or extent. It implies that there was a previous state of expansion or enlargement, and this state has been changed or modified to become smaller or condensed.
This phrase can be interpreted in a literal sense, such as the shrinking or reduction in the size of a physical object, or it can be used more metaphorically to describe a decrease or confinement in various contexts. For example, it could refer to the decrease in the range of activities or opportunities available to someone, the diminishing of an organization or business, or the reduction in the achievement or attainment of a goal.
Overall, "wast contracted" indicates a contracted state or condition that was previously different from the current one, suggesting a transformation, diminishment, or restriction of some sort.
