Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1974 (SND Vol. IX).
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¶VARLET, n. Also by misreading varld (Sh. 1869 J. T. Reid Art Rambles 13). A wizard, magician.Sh. 1701 J. Brand Descr. Zetland 110:
There is a house ealled Kebister, where a Varlet or Wizard lived, comonly designed Luggie.
