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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Weddiring,) Wedderring, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. widerunge (c1175), wederyng (c1325), widdringe (c1400), OE wederunge.] Favourable weather conditions. — 1622-6 Bisset II 257/20.
Gif [the master of a ship] … loisseth the wedderring and tyme be default of the merchand
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"Weddiring vbl. n.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 2 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/weddiring>
