A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wha,) Uha, Who, interrog. and rel. pron. [Var. of Quha and Quho interrog. and rel. pron.] a. = Quho interrog. pron. 1. b. = Quha rel. pron. 6 b. —a. 1629 Red Bk. Menteith II 25.
To acquaint vs who of them haue any heretable office, sherrifship, baillerie, stuartrie, or regalitie —b. 1615 Kirkwall Sheriff Ct. Act Bk. 5b.
Persones uha … attend the repareing of ships … to raidis & vsuall places