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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Werying,) Wering, Wearying, ppl. adj. [18th c. Eng. wearying (1796).] Tiring, being or becoming discontented or dejected. — a1500 Lanc. 58.
Thar was the quen Alphest Rycht wering being of the nychtis rest 1635 Dickson Wr. 54.
Ease thy restless mind by laying it over upon God, and ease thy wearying mind by drawing in under His wings
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