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1. forwarien v.

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To put a curse upon (something), to damn; forwaried, accursed, damned; perverted.

2. warī̆-brēd n.

Additional spellings: waribred
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(a) A wound, an ulcer, or a sore; (b) ?a parasitic worm or maggot of some kind [cp. warbote n.].

3. warī̆-trẹ̄ n.

Additional spellings: waritre
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(a) A gallows, gibbet; also, an instrument of infernal punishment, a gibbet of hell; also used in fig. context (b) a cross used for execution by crucifixion; the cross upon which Jesus was crucified;…

4. warī n.

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(a) A criminal, felon; wari tre, q.v.; (b) a villain, miscreant; (c) in place names [see Smith PNElem. 2.247-8].

5. warī̆angle n.

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A bird of the genus Lanius, a shrike or butcherbird; also used as a term of abuse.