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Widdring, Withering, ppl. adj. [e.m.E. withering (1579), wethering (17th c.).] That withers, dries up or dies from lack of moisture. — a1568 Bann. MS 234a/17.
My grene ȝewth is lyk the withering hay So soir I am oursett 1587-99 Hume 58/226.
Als far as sclaues are from the stait of kings, Or widdring weids, from euerlasting thinges
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