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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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No wis(e, adv. phr. Also: wyes, vis, vyes. [e.m.E. and late ME. no wise, wyse (15th c.).] = Na wis(e. —Brus iv. 214 (C).
Now may I no wis forthir ga Ib. vii. 262.
It may no vis be swa 1575 Conv. Burghs I. 39.
Considering the same at this present nowyes abill to be sustenit 1633 Inverness Rec. II. 172.
And suld novyes be tein, laborit or occupiet be ony particular persone
