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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wet, adj. [? Erron. for Het adj. 2.] Warm in feeling, eager, full of desire. — a1400 Leg. S. xxviii 123.
Ay the mare he has hyre sene … The hardar wes he wet within With hyr fleschly for to syne
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