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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1545
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Whon, adv. (Var. of Quhen adv.1 A b.) —1545 Douglas Corr. 161.
We hawe sein your letters … dessyirand ws to be in redines at the cwming of the kingis majestes arme, not adwertessing ws whon … or what nwmber they sal cum
