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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wharf(f)e, Warff(e, n. [ME and e.m.E. wherf (1397), wharf(e (1485), wharf (1505), wharffe (1535), wharfe (1600), late OE hwearf, MLG warf, werf.] A wharf. See also Quharfa(d)ge n. —1635 Balfour Her. Tracts 114.
They … neir the bridge crossed the watter (warffes and boates being appoynted a purpois) c1670 Gordon's Aberd. 14.
Ther is a lane that leadeth from the Castellgate Street to the key or wharfe, called the Exchequer Rue 1694 Glasgow B. Rec. IV 109.
At present can give to the said William no farder right to the said wharffe or breast work bot the meer allowance to build
