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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1375-1400, 1560
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Na-gat(e, -gaite, adv. [North. ME. na gate (Cursor M.), f. Gate n.1 5.] In no way, no-wise. — 1375 Barb. x. 230 (E).
Swa that men mycht it spar na gat a1400 Legends of the Saints xliii. 548.
Bot we, the haly name that wat Of God, ma nyt it na-gat 1560 Sharpe Witchcraft 44.
And adverteis me afoir ȝour cuming in the pairts that we be not awaye na gaite
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