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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1584-1585
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Quhowsoever, adv. (conj.). [e.m.E. and late ME how so euer (c1430), cf. Howsaever adv.] Notwithstanding that; even if, although. — a1585 Maitland Quarto MS xxxix 43.
And chainged so my guys That quhowsoeuer to other I seme wyis To hir my mynd I can not mak patent
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