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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wryit,) Vrayed, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. wryed (1576).] Twisted, contorted. —c1590 J. Stewart 234 § 139.
Fraud … be all moyens craftelie assayed To circumweine me vith his vrinkis vrayed
