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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wering, ppl. adj. [19th c. Eng. wearing (1811) exhausting, (1859) that wears out; Wer(e v.3 3.] Passing, that destroys or diminishes by its passage. —c1590 Fowler I 223/1.
Iff wering tyme dois mortal beautyes waist, And with his suiftest course there glore destroy [etc.]
