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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Howder, Howdir, var. of quhidder, Quhither, conj. (whether). — 1531 Bell. Boece (M) II. 280/7.
Vncertane howdir he knew nocht his brutheris cuming, or gif he … dred his bruther Ib. II. 380/8.
Vncertane howder it proceditt be his soft indulgence
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