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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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WANPEACE, n. Also wanpace. Strife, trouble, unrest (Sh. 1912); irritation.Sh. 1971 New Shetlander No. 97. 28:
Da confounded thing dat stack in his gooms an gay him wanpace.

[Wan-, pref., + peace. Cf. Dispeace.]

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