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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wraikar, Wrackar, n. [17th c. Eng. wracker (1611); Wra(i)k v.] One who does harm or damage. —1572–3 Bann. Memor. 305.
What ansuer can ȝe give … why ȝe haue vnquyetit this … cuntrey … with weir … Your self … may resave sic punishment as disturbaris of a commoun wealth and wraikaris [Trans. 454, wrackaris] of your natiue cuntrey meritis!