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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Worne, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. worne (1508), woren (1569), worn (1690).] a. Of a thing: Worn, in poorer condition due to wear and tear. Also const. away. b. Of a period of time: Past, bygone.a. c1475 Wall. (1570) i 242.
Ane worne [Moir wowyn] quhyte hat scho braissit on with all 1519 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II 177.
v brokin worne and cassyne by pannys 1561 Inv. Q. Mary 33.
Ane auld cannabie of grene serge worne away and brokin 1563 Inv. Q. Mary 57.
Mair ane vther coitt of blew veluot weill auld and worne 1651–2 Dumbarton Common Gd. Acc. 185.
Lead … to mend and mak up the worne and light weights of this burghb. 1623 Drummond II 46/312.
Day-liuers wee rememberance doe losse [: tosse] Of ages worne
