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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1567-1568
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Wy, v. (? Erron. for Wry(e v. 2 intr. to twist or turn in anguish.) — a1568 Bannatyne MS 224a/37.
My dulfull destine Is went all wrang and no thing as I wald Quhat may I do bot … byd ay quhill that blycht list to me bute … All the lang day I wy thus wofullest
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