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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ANGRY-WEYS, adj. Inclined to be angry.w.Dmf. 1908 J. L. Waugh Robbie Doo (2nd ed.) 6:
[She] was quite angry-weys and hurt in feelin's.

[Angry + -weys = -wise (suffix).]

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