† eˈrumnyObs. [ad. L. ærumna of same meaning; after the supposed analogy of calumny, etc.] Calamity, hardship. 1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 148 That God might free man from those erumnies and egritudes wherewith he is..pestered.1657Phys.Dict., Erumnies, griefs, miseries.