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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1400, 1499-1500, 1665-1676
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Whar, Whe(i)r, adv. [Var. of Quhare and Quher(e adv.] a. = Quhare adv. B 2 a and Quher(e adv. b. = Quhare adv. B 2 c and Quher(e adv. —a. a1500 Lancelot of the Laik 727.
We lat hyme duel here with the lady still, Whar he haith laisere for to compleine his fyll —(b) c1400 Troy-bk. ii 148 (C).
The sownes War herd in entryng of the place Wher [D. Whar] the forsaide spek treted was 1665-76 Lauder Jrnl. 20.
Then we returned back to Tours, wheir we went first to sie their mail —b. c1400 Troy-bk. ii 167 (D).
Anthenor … Dyomedes … and Vlixes Hem drewe, whar thai mycht pryvely Spek what thai wold
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