Pronunciation: [wɒst sˈɒɹi] (IPA) 
The phrase "wast sorry" is an archaic way of saying "were sorry." The spelling of "wast" is derived from the Middle English word "wast" meaning "were," which has since evolved into the modern "were." The pronunciation of "wast" is /wɑst/ with a long "a" sound and a silent "t." This spelling is often seen in classical literature and poetry, but it is not commonly used in modern English.
"Wast sorry" is an archaic phrase that combines two distinct words: "wast" and "sorry."
The word "wast" is derived from the Middle English term "wasten," which refers to the second-person singular past tense of the verb "be" or "are." In Old English, it was spelled as "wæron" or "wǣre." Therefore, "wast" signifies "were" or "was" in modern English, but specifically directed towards the second-person singular subject. This form of "wast" is mainly found in old literature or poetic works.
On the other hand, "sorry" is an adjective that originated from the Old English word "sārig," meaning distressed, sad, or feeling regretful. It typically describes a state of emotional sadness or grief over a particular situation, occurrence, or personal action that has upset or harmed others. Additionally, "sorry" can also be used to apologize or express remorse for an action or situation.
When combined, "wast sorry" expresses a feeling of sorrow or regret from a second-person singular perspective. It suggests that someone in the past, who is being addressed or referred to as "you," experienced sorrow or remorse about a specific incident, action, or circumstance. By combining these two words, "wast sorry" creates a historical or quaint linguistic expression that may be unfamiliar or outdated in contemporary usage.
The phrase "wast sorry" is not a commonly used word or phrase in the English language. Therefore, it does not have a specific etymology. However, if you are referring to the individual words "wast" and "sorry", here is their etymology:
1. "Wast": "Wast" is the second-person singular past tense of the verb "be" in Middle English. It comes from the Old English word "wǣron", which means "were" (past tense of "be").
2. "Sorry": The word "sorry" originated from the Old English word "sārig", meaning "distressed" or "grieved".
