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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Walladay, Wallod ay, interj., n. [e.m.E. well a daye (c1570), walladay (1599).] a. = Wallawa(y interj.b. = Wallawa(y n. —a. a1665 W. Guthrie Letters Horning 13.
Fool tonight thy soul shall be required at thy hand & then alas and wallod ay! —b. a1665 W. Guthrie Letters Horning 20.
Many a squeek will they give in hell for this one day, many alus and walladay amongst them
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