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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhowswmevir. [ME and e.m.E. hu sumeuer (Cursor M.), howsumeuyr (c1420), adv. Cf. Quhowsoever.] Quhowswmevir that, in whatever way, no matter how. —1550 Reg. Cupar A. II 242.
That quhowswmeuir that the est half of the said grange salhappin to vaik be deces of Margret Lyndsay … or at sche marie … to ressaif the said George to the said est half
