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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wairisoun, n. [? Erron. for warnisoun Warnising n. a or b.] ? Provision, support, strength (of an army). —?1438 Alex. ii 7023.
I pray thé That my standart vpdressit be, The banare waiffand to the wynd. Sic wairisoun [F. de gent si bien garnie] men sall thare find That, or it half-deill hewyn be, I hope that Gaudifeir … Wald haue maid ane vthir vow
