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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Previdand, quasi-conj. [Previd(e v.] Providing that. = Providin(g quasi-conj. —1530 James V in Wemyss Corr. III 2.
We dispens with him … previdand … his … tennentis be redy, all tyme, till ansuere ws … quhen we haif ado