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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Waver, n. [e.m.E. wayuer (1555), weaver (1595), waver (1664).] A young tree, small timber; a pole. —1593 Old Ross-shire I 203.
I … have receavit [gap] fra [gap] George Ros of Balnagown [gap] fourtie libs. money haill and compleit payment of [gap] money victuall, wavers, and [gap] uther [gap] in the inventory maid [gap] concerning the new wark of Balnagown 1617 M. Works Acc. (ed.) II 92.
The expenses maid upoun the fyirwarkis … For icxl wavers to the Hielandmen iiii lib. vi s.
