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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Verty, Werty, adj. [Aphetic f. Averty adj.] Prudent. — 1375 Barb. xviii 439 (C).
King Robert … was Wis in his deid and ek verty [E. auerty] c1420 Wynt. viii 3121 (W).
He wes wys and rycht werty [R. worthy, C. worthi] 1456 Hay I 115/32.
It efferis wele till a constable to be wys and verty, and wele avisit in all his dedis
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