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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wyndwart, Vynduart, quasi-n. [17th c. Eng. windward (1626); Wynd n.1] At the, on or to wyndwart, having a direction towards the wind. — 1549 Compl. 42/12.
The said galiasse … cam on vynduart of the tothir schip 1562-3 Winȝet I 4/1.
We … exhort the latter marinaris … to lat down ane grete dele thair hie sailis and hald to wyndwart c1650 Spalding I 284.
He sendis out ane bark … who cam in sicht and veray near hir, bot being at the wynd wart scho escaipit
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