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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vexing, Wexin, Wexchinge, n. [Late ME and e.m.E. wexyng (a1450), vexyng (1530), vexing (1611).] a. = Vexatio(u)n n. 1. b. The action of trying (a person's patience). —a. 1486 Stirlings of Keir 256.
The inquietation and wexin of hym … in the said landis 1495 Acta Conc. I 414/2.
Wrangwis vexing … of the said Johne in his passage & lawboring of the fery bait of Cliddisholme 1498 Acta Conc. II 187.
It was denyit be the sade Alexander the vexing or impediment making be him to thame 1499 Stewart Mem. 79.
The sade Jhone erle of Athole sal deceast and ceis [fra] al vexing and troubling of the sade Neile —b. c1627 Bk. Carlaverock II 107.
In wexchinge your patiansce with my longe and tedious discourse