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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400
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Ure, Wre, v. [L. ūrere to vex, annoy.] tr. To annoy, trouble, vex. —a1400 Legends of the Saints iii 804.
[He] thocht … he wald send To the Cesare … A playnt … To wre leile men that had no wyt a1400 Legends of the Saints xvi 330.
Sic a dreme this nycht saw I That vris me ful gretumly
