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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wrigling,) Vrigling, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. wrigling (1565).] Writhing. Only transf. —c1590 J. Stewart 71/34.
And euerie … cunnyng reidar eis Quhan he … All miss sall mend quhilk I haif done neglect. Thir vrigling werse than plaine sall pass perfyt c1590 J. Stewart 257 § 10.
I may nocht follow vith my vrigling verse This plesand birdis peirles douce reherse
