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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wisar,) Wishar, Wis(c)her, n. [e.m.E. wyssher (16th c.), wisher (a1586).] One who indulges in wishing rather than actively pursuing a goal. Only proverb. —1598 Ancram & Loth. Corr. I 3.
Wishers and woulders are poore housholders 1609 Melvill 783.
Wischeris and walderis are but evile housse-haderis! a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 1663.
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