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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Wapynyt,) Waponit, Wappinnit, Wappunit, Wapnyt, -it, ppl. adj. [ME and e.m.E. wæpnedd (Orm), wapnid (1352), wepond (c1450), weaponed (1548).] Supplied with a weapon or weapons, armed. —a1538 Abell 45a.
The kirk men … wald tak the bir of the batell on thame nocht wapnyt bot with prayer 1545 Reg. Privy C. I 16.
Se that thai be weill furnest and wappunit 1545 Acts II 462/2.
And thai to be weill horsit and wapnit in the best maner as accordis 1545 Acts II 462/2.
Wappinnit 1642 Bk. Islay 394.
Send me these men ye aught to send, weill waponit
