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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1456-1605
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Aniest, Anist, Anixt, prep. and adv. Also: aneist, aneixt, anext (annixit). [Niest prep. and adv.]
1. prep. Nearest or next to; adjoining or adjacent to.(a) 1493 Dunferm. B. Rec. 195.
Ane akyr of lande lyande aniest alde Bodwellis barnys 15.. Clariodus iii. 1009.
Grisshald with hir tender breist Of soverane vertew, quhilk is God aneist 1590 Lanark B. Rec. 97.
That na … turf stakis [be] set thairon anist the gutter 1603 Ib. 113.
To cast na kynd of dovattis on … the said holme anist the fuird(b) 1470 Prestwick B. Rec. 3.
Anext that, John Peticrue in state of a rode of lande 1470 Ib.
Anext Andro Walcar, John Wile in state of a rode 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 5/6.
We haue na barne bot ane … Quhilk our all thing anixt ȝour awin persoun I wald war weill a1605 Montg. Misc. P. li. 29.
Lyik diamontis with cristall perlis mixit, They did discend, to schyne this nymph annixit
2. adv. Next in order or position. 1456 Hay II. 128/25.
In that tyme … of beautee, with gracious bountee aneixt efter folowand
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