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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wring, v.2 [Var. of Ring v.1] tr. To encircle. —c1600 Montg. Suppl. xvii 6.
I wis I wair transfigurat in ane ring … Gif it war day I culd my myne inclyne To wring hir handis and vew hir bewtie fair
