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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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By-way, n. [ME. by wey (1330).] A side way. — c1420 Wynt. viii. 4819.
Thai had … ane That kennyd thame a by way, That ewyn down betwix craggys lay
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