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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Warris(s, v. [? Erron. for warnis, f. as Warnesing n.] To warn, give notice (of something). —1646 Sc. N. & Q. XII 61.
To go to the camp to trie and searche some news from the malignants and that we may be warrissed of ther cuming upon us
