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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wraithfull, Wreth-, Wraethfull, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wreðful (Ancr. R.), wrathful (a1300), wrethful (Rolle), wrothfull (c1500).] Characterised by or displaying wrath. Also fig. —1513 Doug. xi viii 163.
Quhidder this turn to Goddis wrethfull [Ruddim. wraikfull] wraik, Or hardyment and honour 1611-57 Mure Early Misc. P. i 96.
Bot ressoune, then … With wraithfull voice did thus begin to threat —fig. 1625 Garden Kings 41.
The Irish host … The wraethfull winds into thy waters wracks
