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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hidderwart, Hitherwart, adv. Also: hiddir-, hyderwart. [ME. hiderward, OE. hiderward, -weard.] a. Towards this place, hitherward. b. Until now, hitherto. —a. ?1438 Alex. ii. 10049.
Haistaly hidderwart thay socht … Quhare thay haue sene the … stour Ib. 10060.
Hidderwart to his banare [they] drew a1500 Henr. Orph. 346 (B).
Hiddirwart he drew 1554 Duncan Laideus Test. 153.
Syne hitherwart agane I maid ane race —b. 1456 Hay I. 14/24.
The faith of God mayntenyt sen His birth hyderwart
