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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quher(e)anent, Wher(e)anent, rel. adv. = Quhareanent. — 1631 Justiciary Cases I 191.
Quhereanent the extract of this act sall be to thame ane warrand 1635 Martine Reliq. Divi Andreae 176.
Notwithstanding of any former act of annexation … whereanent his majestie dispones for ever 1640–1 Kirkcudbr. Min. Bk. 479.
To forbear the rentes of the said abbacie till we give farther orderes; whereanent thir presents shall be ane warrand 1657 Aberd. B. Rec. IV 167.
Wheranent 1661 Ib. 200.
Quheranent 1677 Dunkeld Presb. II 449.
If I did not comply with your commands in every thing … quhereanent I have no scruple