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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Wringer, n. [ME and e.m.E. wringer (a1300), one who wrings, distorts, etc.] One who suffers sorrow or anguish. — a1568 Bannatyne MS 128a/45.
For medecynis scho [sc. a pregnant woman] had furth socht … Haif thame … scho wawld Quhat than brocht thay that wringer … Sum this sum that
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