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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wandys, Vayndis, v. [OF wandiss-, f. wandir.] intr.To give way, retreat. — 1375 Barb. xii 109.
Quhen thai the Douglas saw ner-hand Thai wandyst [C. vayndist] and maid ane opynnyng 1375 Barb. xiii 217.
Thai … pressyt thaim full egrely, And quhat for arowis that felly Mony gret woundis gan thaim ma And slew fast off thar hors alsua, That thai wandyst a litill wei 1375 Barb. xvi 637.
Thai … Feld off the speris sa sar sowing Wandyst and wald haiff bene away