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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1595, 1670
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Wardan, -en, n. [ME and e.m.E. wardon (a1400), warden (1523-34).] A variety of pear. Only attrib.with pear, tre. — 1595 Duncan App. Etym.
Volemus, a wardan-tree 1670 Nicolson Diurnals 8 Oct.
Half boll warden pears sold in Berwick 8 s. stg.
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