A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wand, v. [e.m.E. wand (1573-80).] tr.a. To tie, secure with willow, etc. b. To punish or beat with a switch, etc. c. To urge on (a horse) with a stick. d. To use a wand (Wand n. 6 c) symbolically in the seizure of goods. —a. a1500 Rauf C. 366.
He kest twa creillis on ane capill, with coillis anew, Wandit thame with widdeis, to wend on that wane —b. a1585 Polwart Flyt. 789 (T).
Cruik mow, widdiefow [pr. widdiesow], soone bow, or I wand thé —c. a1598 Ferg. Prov. MS No. 1526.
Wand a W. weil, sho wil neid no spurs —d. a1633 Hope Major Pract. II 113.
Andrew Harvie (haveing letters of poynding) caused ane messenger wand the saids goods
