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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Warying, Weireing, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. werȝing, warienge (both c1200), wariunge (Ancr. R.), weriynge (a1340), waryynge (Prompt. Parv.).] Cursing, malediction; hatred. —1551 Hamilton Cat. 32.
It war to lang to reherse heir all the malesonis waryingis or cursingis, quhilk God … schoris to the transgressouris of his commandis 1551 Hamilton Cat. 32.
To ilkane of thir cursingis and waryingis afore rehersit, the peple ansuerd Amen 1618 Crim. Trials III 473.
He, furth of his … churlische dispositioun, lotheing and weireing of the said Johnne McKie … to red and exoner him self of his cumpanie devyset … the … murthour of the said vmquhile Johnne McKie
