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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Taverit, Tavert, ppl. adj. [f. as Tavering vbl. n.] Fatigued, exhausted; confused, bewildered. —1460 Hay Alex. 18135.
And he quhilk taverit was with tary and teyne was wounder fane out of this varldit [sic] haue bene 1535 Stewart 56560.
Rurall men withoutin sword or knyfe, … Fra hill to hill rynnand as tha war hyrit, In mure and mos so tavert war and tyrit
