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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wry, Wrey, adj. [e.m.E. wrye (1523), wry (1542).] Twisted, distorted. —(a) 1573–4 Treas. Acc. XII 377.
Johnne Scot alias callit Wrycraig c1690 Bk. Pasquils 179.
Stair's neck, mynd, wyfe, sons [etc.] … Are wry, false, [etc.] —(b) c1690 Bk. Pasquils 190.
This will set right the wrey neck
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