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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wrekar(e, n. [ME wreker (a1300).] An avenger. —1513 Doug. vi ix 81.
Tysyphone, the wrekar [Ruddim. wrekare] of mysdedis 1513 Doug. xiii ii 34.
Mars … Thai magnyfy as wrekar of thar harmys
