wæccer

wæccer, adj: vigilant, watchful. (WAE-cher / ˈwæ-tʃɛr)

Persian and Indian soldiers build wooden towers on the back of elephants and fight from there. Bestiary of Ann Walsh. England, 15th century. Kongelige Bibliotek, Gl. kgl. S. 1633 4º, f. 6v. [bestiary.ca]

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