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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wlate, v. [ME and e.m.E. wlatie(n (Ancr. R.), wlate(n (Manning), wlathe(n (1340), OE wlatian.] tr. To disgust (a person). —a1400 Leg. S. xxxiv 187.
Now me wlatis sa myn syne That I for-sak it