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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Wa,) Wo, v. [Wa adv., etc.] intr. To lament, mourn. —a1585 Maitl. Q. 209/23.
Ȝe sall not heir my lamentatioun Of my luifar mak narratioun Ȝe sall not heir me for ane lemmand wo [: mo]