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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wisnand, ppl. adj. [f. as Wisnit ppl. adj.] Of the wind: Drying, causing to wizen or shrivel. Also proverb. —1513 Doug. vi xii 42 (Sm.).
Tharfor thai suffir panis and turment … Sum stentit bene in wisnand windis wak —proverb. a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 250.
A wisnand wind wald have a weit
