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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wirry hen, n. [? Wirry v. and Hyne n.] A ruffianly character, a rogue. Cf. worry-boggle, a rogue, and worry-carl, a term of abuse, in the later dial. (SND Worry v. 6.) —a1568 Pedder C. 41.
Ane dyvour coffe, that wirry hen, Distroyis the honor of our natioun
