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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gat(e)-, Gaitwart(e, adv. [Var. of Gateward,adv. Cf. agaitwart.] On or in gatewart, on the way. —c 1500 Tytler Hist. (1864) II. 389.
That ȝeir, in the moneth of July, the kyng of Scotland purposyt till haif passit on gaitwart Lawdyr 15.. Clar. iv. 589.
On gatwart cuming unto Parice toun Ib. 1952.
I will my self in gaitwarte ȝow convoy 1547 Stirling B. Rec. I. 49.
He left the Protectour of Ingland with his army on gaitwart to invaid our realme
