A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Authir, Awthir, conj. [Rare var. of Outhir conj., corresp. to northern ME. authir.] Either. —1385 Acts I. 350/1 (authir on the ta part or on the tother). 1601 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 265 (sall awthir caus him … or … ). 1609 Acts IV. 407/1 (auther directlie or covertlie).
