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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Vertes(e, Werteis, v. [Aphetic f. Avertese v.] tr. a. To inform, notify. b. Const. fra … to: To be advised or warned as to the need for a change from one thing to another. —a. 1545 Corr. M. Lorraine 141.
Geyf thar cumis ony on your cost, I sall werteis your grayce of tham in all posabyll haist —b. ?1592 Warrender P. (SHS) II 171.
I will pray yow in the name of the Lord to be thankfull, that ye wilbe vertesit fra your ewill to your gud