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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Weggit, -yt, Wedgyt, -eit, p.p. [Late ME and e.m.E. wedge, wegge to fasten with a wedge (Prompt. Parv.), wedge to fix firmly (1607).] Lodged or fixed firmly (within a place). —1513 Doug. xi xv 85.
Quhill that the lance hir smate … And weggyt [Sm. wedgyt, Ruddim. wedgeit] deip within hir cost stude 1513 Doug. xii xii 194.
Amang the grippill rutis fast haldand, Weggit full law the lance on end dyd stand
