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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Wantoun, Wonton, v. [e.m.E. wanton (1582).] a. intr.To move in a forceful, apparently unrestrained manner. b. tr.To spoil, over-indulge; to mistreat. —a. 15.. Clariodus v 2330.
Thair brandis cleir wantoun up and doun Againes the sonis fervent beamis bright Unto the pepill terribill was the fight —b. 15… Misc. Spald. C. II 335.
And for his preserwation and caussis foirsaid may nocht suffer him to pas fra my presence wontoning the lawfull successioun begottin of his body
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