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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Weildy, adj. [ME and e.m.E. weldy (Chaucer), weeldy (c1440), weildy (1678).] ? Capable, ? eager. —?c1675 J. Gordon Hist. III 199.
Ther were two in Angusse who were not so weildy to be gonne as some others were
