A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vre, v. Pres. t., 3 pers. also: vris. [Altered f. or erron. for Bre v.] a. tr. Of a thing: To frighten, terrify. b. intr. Of a person: To be terrified. —a. a1400 Leg. S. xvi 330.
Sic a dreme this nycht saw I, That vris me ful gretumly —b. a1400 Leg. S. xxx 15.
Befor the croice he [sc. Satan] sa vreis [? MS breis] That quhen he it seis than he fleis
