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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Godwart, adv. [ME. godward (1390).] To (also anent) Godwart, towards, in relation to, God. —1456 Hay I. 32/9.
Suppose he [the Pope] curs him … he is nocht cursit to godwart Ib. 295/8.
He … is reput as to godwart a thef or revare Ib. II. 62/19.
To have rycht anent godwart
