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Wanse vs Wase - What's the difference?

wanse | wase |

As a verb wanse

is to wane; waste, waste away; pine; wither.

As a noun wase is

a bundle of straw, or other material, to relieve the pressure of burdens carried upon the head.

wanse

English

Alternative forms

* (l)

Verb

(wans)
  • To wane; waste, waste away; pine; wither.

    • wase

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK, dialect) A bundle of straw, or other material, to relieve the pressure of burdens carried upon the head.
    • (Halliwell)
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