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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wattirbairge, v. [17th c. Eng. waterberge n. (1603) and in the later dial. (SND Water n. 6 (4) a projecting slab of stone or wooden ledge affording protection from rain.)] tr.To furnish with a projection of stone, etc. —1558 Glasgow Prot. II 58.
The said Cuthtbert to riguell and wattirbairge the saidis Johne Crawfurde and to halde hym wattirfast 1558 Glasgow Prot. II 59.
Providinge aluayis the saidis Cuthtbert sall haif license to wattirbairge hymself in the sammyn gavile
