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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhow, interj. [Var. of How. Cf. e.m.E. whough (1542), whow (1598), also Quhewe.] = How interj. —c1420 Wynt. viii 4745 (W).
Ȝit thai within set vp a schout, And cryit on hycht, and said thus: ‘Quhow [Au., E.2 Quhewe]! Fairewele; we haif the Montagw!’
