wany

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wany, v. i. 

 To wane.  Chaucer.  [1913 Webster]

wany, a. 

•  Waning or diminished in some parts; not of uniform size throughout; -- said especially of sawed boards or timber when tapering or uneven, from being cut too near the outside of the log.  [1913 Webster]
•  Spoiled by wet; -- said of timber.  Halliwell.  [1913 Webster]