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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1375-1420
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Warnyng, -ynge, Varnyng, vbl. n.2 [ME wernunge (Ancr. R.), werning (c1330), weernyng (1449).] Opposition, refusal, denial. — 1375 Barb. xvi 260 (C).
Throu all the land planly thai raid Thai fand nane that thame varnyng [E. obstakill] maid c1420 Wynt. iii 977.
Thare sulde be made hym na warnyng [C. warnynge] Off quhatkyn thyng he mad askyng c1420 Wynt. iv 592.
The kyng Off Sythy maid hym playne warnyng Off his douchtyr till be his wyff
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