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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sum way, adv. [Late ME and e.m.E. sum way (c1450); Sum(e adj. and Way n.] ? In some way; ? to some extent. —a1500 Seven S. 1616.
Ȝit will I tell & to God pray That it may proffet ȝow sum way