int. Obs. Also 4 vath. [L. vah (hence Gr. οὐά); med.L. also vath.] An exclamation expressive of exultation, contempt, or disgust.
1382. Wyclif, Isaiah xliv. 16. He … is chaufid, and seide, Vah [v.r. vath; Cov. A ha], or weel, I am hat; Y saȝ the fyr. Ibid., Matt. xxvii. 40. Forsothe men passynge forth blasfemyden hym, moouynge her heuedis, and seyinge, ‘Vath, or fie, to thee.’
1582. N. T. (Rhem.), Matt. xxvii. 40. Saying, Vah, thou that destroyest the temple of God.
1616. J. Lane, Contn. Sqr.’s T., IV. 191. Vah, but ift bee your fortunes to goe hence, leave mee some suer gard for my weake defense!
1619. Harris, Drunkard’s Cup, 19. Vah, vah, vah, you would sinke to see and smell.
1631. Anchoran, Comenius’ Gate Tongues, 186. Vah, away with shame, dishonestie and lecherie!
