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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Vaire,) Wa(y)re, Waire, adj. [Vair(e n. OF vair, veir, L. varium.] Variegated in colour. —c1420 Wynt. i 217.
The brukyd bestys and the wayre [E. ware, W. waire] He gert depart fra quhyt and fayre
