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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Weddir,) Wedder, Wether, Weather, v. [Late ME and e.m.E. weder (Prompt. Parv.), wether (15th c.), weather (1530).] a. intr.Of a hawk: To expose itself to the beneficial effects of the weather. b. tr.To survive (adversity). Also ? absol. or intr. —a. 1587-99 Hume 30/156.
Halks prunȝeis on the sunnie brais And wedders back and side —b. 1692 Melville Corr. 169.
I have … met with some difficultyes by some who are opposite … but I hope I have wethered their designes —? absol. or intr. c1590 Fowler I 192/7.
My langour dothe by lingring gretar growe … My bitter hope no better then it was Whils as it is sua must it ay remayne Which weathers wadther lyke and groues as gras