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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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(Alike-,) Alykways, adv. [Alike a. + Way n. Cf. Elikewise.] In like manner.1538 Edinb. B. Rec. 89.
That the meill merkat be removit … and vtheris victuallis alykewayes Ib.
That the cole sellares sitt thair with thair coillis alykwayes for selling thairof 1562-3 Winȝet II. 46/6.
That nothir … nor ȝit alykways … 1590 Edinb. Test. XXI. 249 b.
My haill thrid foirsaid … to be alykwayis intromettit with
