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181. wīpe n.

7 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) The lapwing (Vanellus vanellus); also, in conventional comparison: wrethe as a wipe; (b) ?as surname. …

182. wiskid ppl.

1 quotation in 1 sense
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Entangled (in brambles). …

183. wisp(e n.

Additional spellings: wispe
29 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) A small gathering or bundle of cut grass, straw, or grain stalks; wisp of hei (strau) (b) a bundle of straw, hay, or similar material twisted together for use as a torch; wisp of fir; (c) a……

184. witter adj.

22 quotations in 2 senses
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(a) Wise, prudent; knowledgeable; also, cunning, skilled, able [the precise gloss is determined by the context]; witter and wale (ware, wise), wise and witter; witter of eie, observant (b) requiring……

185. wō̆nd(e n.(2)

Additional spellings: wonde
6 quotations in 1 sense
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(a) Hesitation, vacillation; also [last quot.], ?a reason for hesitation; ?error for won(e n.(3) 1.(a); withouten wond; (b) fear; haven wond, to be afraid. …

186. wrenkesing ger.

1 quotation in 1 sense
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?An act of taking vengeance; ?calling, clamoring. …

187. wrobben v.

3 quotations in 1 sense
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To babble on, prattle; wrobben ayenes, voice complaints; also, rail against (God). …

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