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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1571
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Whenever, adv. conj. (Var. of Quhen-ever adv. conj. 2 b.) — 1571 Bann. Trans. 204.
Gentlemen of blude … will … mak the lyk chalange against thé … whenever they sall sie sic licklieheid on thy part to perform thy part therof
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