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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1460
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Wordy, Vordy, adj. [ME and e.m.E. wordy, woordi (both Wyclif), late OE wordiᵹ.] Verbose. — c1460 Thewis Wysmen 169.
Wysmen … Na wyt may comprehend al-haill. Nocht our-gret-wordy na our-blait, Bot mesurd ferand thar esstat c1460 Thewis Wysmen 412.
Fulys … ar loudest of al the hous, Gret-vordy, clatterand and maist crous
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