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Wane, Waine, n.2 [ME and e.m.E. wone (1175), wane (c1250), wain (Cursor M.), OE wana, Du. wan.] A continuing decrease in the severity of an illness. — 1693 Sc. Ant. IV 82.
Being … calld to cure a … sick person, he used these words … nothing can mend thee but Father Sone and Holie Ghost all three & our sweet Lady. In eternitie let never wax but away to the waine, as the dew goes of yeard and stane
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