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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1638
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Whence, conj. (Var. of Quhence conj. c.) — 1638 Adamson Muses Thr. I 53.
Unto Campsie Lin, From whence the river falling makes such din As Nilus Catadups
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