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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quotation dates: 1550
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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
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