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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vert, v. [17th c. Eng. vert (1659), L. vertere.] tr. a. To turn over, root up (ground). b. To turn or redirect (one's face, attention, etc). —a. 1578 Aberd. B. Rec. II 32.
It sall be lesum to quhatsumewir personne apprehendand the said swyne … vertand the ertht, to distroy the samen —b. c1590 J. Stewart 47/162.
His sourd … did clinck and clak, Quhair euir he verts his force and awfull face