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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1680
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Whilt, n. [Imitative. Also in the later dial., s.v. Whult (SND).] A blow. —1680 Sempill P. 52/40.
Lang ere I wan to Snyps-myre, The ragged rogue took me a whilt
