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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1399-1400, 1513
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Wondir werkis, -warkis, Wondire-, Wounder werkis, n. pl. [ME and e.m.E. wonder werkes (14th c.), wonþer werkes (Cursor M.).] a. Wonderful or marvellous deeds, miracles. b. Extraordinary achievements, excellent pieces of work. —a. a1400 Legends of the Saints xxvii 30.
In this land we ken hym [sc. St. Machor] nocht, Quhare he wondir werkis wrocht a1400 Legends of the Saints xl 222.
He … ay confermyt his prechyng Be wondire werkis the schawine —b. 1513 Doug. vi Prol. 99.
Quhat sal I of his [sc. Virgil's] wondir warkis [Ruddim. wounder werkis] sayn?
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