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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Werefull, Vereful, adj. [Wer(e n.2] Doubtful, perplexing. — 1456 Hay II 104/6.
Cronykis and histories … to geve the ensample and instructioun to wysly governe thé in mony thingis that now ar werefull to thé 1461–2
Aberd. B. Rec. MS V i 442 (11 March).
The quhilk persons … ar suorn … til determyn … al … causes debatable betuix thaim … & to gif thairvpoun ane finable end … and the forsaid persons … sal chese to thaim gif thai haue nede in ony actione vereful to be decidit … John of Marr and Patrik of Baydenach tobe recounsalit
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