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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1633-1650
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Whillst, Whylst, conj. (Var. of Quhilest conj. b.) — 1633 Lithgow Poet. Remains 76.
O! thank mee, and be pleasd; whylst I avouch, The commoun sorrowes, of this groaning land 1650 Brechin Presb. 48.
That … the divell appeared to her in the lykeness of a dog or catt whillst shee was praying
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