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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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(Virond,) Weround, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. vyrounde p.p. (Wyclif), vyrnyn (Prompt. Parv.), vironed p.p. (c1440), vyron (1523), OF vironner. Cf. Enveron v., Inviro(u)n v.] Surrounded, environed with. —1460 Hay Alex. 13304.
A land callit Arthera Quhilk weround was about with woddis sua That on all partis the entre was sa strate
