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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quho-sum-ever,) Quhosomevir, pron. [e.m.E. whosumever; used instead of Quha-sum-ever.] Whoever, irrespective of who, no matter who. = Quha-ever 2, Quha-sa (8). —1570 Breadalbane Lett. 22 July.
Quhosomevir wald haif my veillfair done, I … dubitis nevir ȝe ar the samyn man that wald and desyris my lesum … bissenes and I lippin naine wthir
