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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Warryn tre, Warren tre, n. [Cf. 16th c. Eng. warried, warry (both 1567) adj., full of knots.] Appar. an oak tree. Cf. War(e n.2 —1513 Doug. xi iii 84.
The mekill syllis of the warryn tre [Ruddim. warren tre; L. robora]