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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Betwis, Betwys, prep. Also: betvys (bethys), betuiche. [Var. of Betwix, surviving in mod. dial. betweesh.] Between.1400 Maxwell Mem. I. 140.
Betvys this and Wytsunday 1456 Peebles B. Rec. 112.
Bethys this and Qwysonday nixt 1489 Treas. Acc. I. 118.
The contrakkis betwis the King and the imbassatouris of Spanȝe Ib. 394. 1491 Ib. 178.
The gadering betwis the Erle of Buchane and Lord Olyfant 1568 Maxwell Mem. II. 135.
As to the mater that is in hand betuiche ws
