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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1672
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(Wyden,) Waydin, v. [e.m.E. wydnynge vbl. n. (1569), widen (Shakespeare).] tr. To cause to become wider. Only fig. — c1672 Wemyss Corr. 118.
So shall I neuer be the ocasioun, or axesorie to waydin the breat[c]he betuixt no nir relasions
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