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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Walx,) Wolk, v. P.p. waxt. [ME wex(en (Chaucer), wax (c1400).] tr.? To treat or dress with wax. —1513 Treas. Acc. IV 517.
To x men that wolk thir gunnys and kepit thair geir at the Nethir Bow that nycht 1589 Treas. Acc. MS 165b (see Wa(l)xt buittis n. pl.).
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