The Lay of Havelok the Dane

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Wif, n. S. wife, 2860; woman, 1713. Wiues, pl. 2855.

Wike, Wikke. See [Wicke].

Wil, adv. S. while, 6.

Wil, adj. lost in error, uncertain how to proceed, 863; at a loss, without experience, 1042. Wynt. vi. 13, 115. V. Jam. who derives it from Su.-G. wild, Isl. villr. It is radically the same with wild.

Wile, will, 352, 485, &c. Wilte, 528, 1135, wilt thou; Wiltu, 681, 905. Wilen, pl. 732, 920, 1345, 2817, &c.

Wille, n. S. will, 528.

[Wimman], n. S. woman, 1139, 1168, &c. Wman, 281. Wymman, 1156.

Win, n. S. wine, 1729. Wyn, 2341.

Winan, v. S. to get to, arrive at, 174. V. Gl. to Will. of Palerne.

Winne, n. S. joy, gain, 660, 2965. Muchere winne, Laȝam. l. 10233. Horn Childe, ap. Rits. M. R., V. 3, p. 294.