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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Quicht, adv.. = Quite adv., and cf. Quight adv.. —1580-92 James VI Lusus Reg. 47.
That by that meanes … he micht by one great blou bereaue the lyues of all the Romanis quicht