Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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†WANEASE, n., v. Also -eise.
I. n. Uneasiness, vexation, trouble.Sc. 1776 D. Herd Sc. Songs II. 139:
Wallifou fa' the cat, She's bred the house an wan ease.
II. v. refl. To put oneself to trouble (n.Sc. 1808 Jam., waneise).
[Wan-, pref., + ease.]
