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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gate-, Gait-, Get(t)ward, adv. [Gate n.1] = Agateward adv. (Also with on.) — 15.. Clar. v. 163.
[He] him convoyit … Two myllis on gaitward 1560 Rolland Seven S. 9059.
Than past Lodwik, … And on gaitward conuoyit him myles nine 1630-1651 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 380.
He returned back the same day gettward to Strathnaver 1650 Dingwall Presb. 171.
After ther going gettward to Mr Murdo McKenyie they were forced to reteire 1653 Ib. 258.
He went gateward to Inverness
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