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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Werring, vbl. n. [ME and e.m.E. werryng (14th c.), werrynge (Wyclif), warynge (a1450); Wer(e v.2] The act of harassing or annoying a person; harassment, interference. (Wer(e v.2 2.) — 1445 Melville Chart. 30.
Til ende, modify and exstent the saide landis and cosing eftir thar wittingis lelily and trewly, swa that ilkane of tha partyis hafe thar awne but werring eftir thar vndirstanding 1456 Wemyss Chart. 76.
Swa at ilkan of the said partyis may sekirly haf thar awyne but hendering, werring, or scathing eftir our knawlegis and wittingis
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