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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Wait, Wat(e, Wayt, v.² [ME and e.m.E. wait(e (Cursor M.), weyte (Manning), wayte (c1350), ON veita.] tr.To treat (a person) with (unkindness, etc.). 1375 Barb. i 202.
Gyff ony of thaim thar-at war wrath Thai watyt hym wele with gret scaith c1420 Wynt. viii 2744.
Gyve ony thareat war wrath, Wayt hym welle wyth a gret skath a1500 Rauf C. 912.
‘Sa thriue I,’ said the Sarazine, ‘ … Quha waitis the Cristin with cair, my cusingis ar thay' c1475 Wall. viii 900.
We sall be bundyn yow to, Sum part off gold to gyff you … And nocht efftyr to wait yow with na ill 1535 Stewart 30707.
Waittand ws other with skayth or lak a1570-86 Maitl. F. 362/81.
I sall … No wyld beist wait with wrang 1581 Sempill in Sat. P. xliii 83.
Did sho not wait him with sic foule inuy