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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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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 Lanc. 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
