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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Varing, adj. [? varying (Varie v.).]1601 Cal. Sc. P. XIII 868.
[It were a fond thing to me to write or send messages to his men that know nothing of my doings and also perhaps for some small matter send some of my letters back to the army with] varing [lies]

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