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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wyrin, -en, adj. [Wyr(e n.] Of wire. —1513 Doug. iv iv 19.
Hir bricht tressis envolupyt war and wond Intil a quayf of fyne gold wyrin [Ruddim. wyren] threid