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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1462
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Nentis, prep. [ME. nentes, -is (Cursor M., Wyclif) and in the mod. Sc. and north. Eng. dial. as nenst.] Concerning. —1462 Peebles B. Rec. I. 148.
Gewyn his fredom quhit … and nentis the poynding of quhitis [etc.]