Compare Quhy.
Wycht, strong, nimble, [2592].
See [Wicht].
Wynyth, getteth, acquireth, [1832].
Wyre, a cross-bow bolt, [3290].
See [Vyre].
Wys, vice, [1795].
Wysis, [1540].
[Y], written for “th.” Thus we find “oyer” for “other,” etc. The error arose with scribes who did not understand either the true form or force of the old symbol þ.
Yaf, gave, [387].