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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1533
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Evaig, v. [OF. evaguer, L. ēvagāri. Cf. Vaig v.] intr. To wander abroad. — 1533 Bell. Livy I. 234/9.
The Equis … sufferit thare inemyis to evaig [L. vagari] … in depopulation and hereschip of thare landis
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