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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wraithit,) Wratheit, Wretheit, ppl. adj. [ME wrethid (Rolle); Wra(i)th v.] Characterised by wrath; angry, enraged. — 1460 Hay Alex. 9837.
Invy engendris … haterent … And of haterent cummys … strive … And all this cummis for gredynes of gere … And all this cumynis of wratheit covatesie 1567 Sat. P. iv 136.
The crewell work of wretheit womanheid
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