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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Wairing,) Vairing, vbl. n. [Wair v.] The act of spreading dung. —1637 Aberd. Sheriff Ct. II 460.
The said defender … transgrest … be … vairing haill vinter guidding upone the saidis milne landis