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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Whie, Wy, conj., interj. [Var. of Quhy conj., interj.] a. = Quhy conj. 2. b. = Quhy interj. —a. 1568 Bk. Carlaverock I 547.
This is not the cause whie they have [etc.] —b. a1500 Peblis to Play 155.
Abyd quod scho wy nay quod he
