A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wawill,) Wauwill, n. [Wawill adj.] A rolling motion (of the eyes). —1460 Hay Alex. 10173.
And quha hes ene goigland … Betaiknys ire … And, be thare wauwill, the war in thare entent. Quha sa has ene rynnand contynuallie It is ane full ill takin
