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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Wart, Wra(i)t, Wrette, n. [ME and e.m.E. wert (Cursor M.), werte (Chaucer), wrette (Prompt. Parv.), wratte (1527), warte (a1529), MLG wratte.] A wart. —(a) c1500 Makc. MS xiii 80.
Hec veruca, a wart —(b) a1605 Montg. Flyt. 337 (T).
The stane worme, the ringworme, … The wirsome, the wraittis, not wormis be thow wantane 1610 Burnett of Leys 208.
Concerning the wrettes you writt of on the toes of youre sister they are extraordinarie (yf they be wrettes) being so gryt, and dangerous being on the ioynte 1629 Boyd Last B. 393.
Hee who would rightlie drawe a man's portrature … his wrats and his wrinkles must bee wrought with the pinsell