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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Warenes, Warrines, n. [e.m.E. warines (1552).] Wariness, vigilance, cautioun. — 1563 Cal. Sc. P. II 66.
I fear the common affaires do not fayre a whit the better for our to greate warenes 1648 Laing MSS 232.
With such prudent warrines and circumspection
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