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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wanze, v. [ME and e.m.E. wannsenn (both Orm), wanse (a1400), wanze (1567), OE wansian.] intr.To waste away. —1629 Boyd Last B. 428.
Beholde, how … I am both withered and wanzed