Dreórgian, dreórig(i)an

According to the Old English Dictionary:

dreórgian, dreórig(i)an

to be or become dreary. Dele 'to fall, perish,' and add:--Hí dreórigende þóhton and mid heora módes un-rótnysse teáras áléton they grew dismal as they thought and in the sadness of their hearts shed tears, Hml. S. 23, 445. [N. E. D. dreary; vb.] dreorgian,dreorigian