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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Ventyes, n. pl. [? Irreg. var. of Wynd n.1 or f. F. vent. Cf. Ventositeis n. pl. b.] Appar., breezes. —1647 Thomas Melvill in Melvill lxvii.
The cloudis do ceis to drop the wavering windis to blow The ventyes one bankis leif off to blow
