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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Abetwix, prep. Forms: abetuix, -tuxe. [A (as in a-bune) + Betwix.] Between. Abetwix and, between this and. 1537 Grant Chart. 271.
Wpone ane daye abetuxe the sone rising and downe passing of the samyne 1544 Fam. Rose 211.
Landis … pleabill abetuix the saidis Huchion and George 1596 Misc. Maitl. C. 183.
For performing of mariage … abetuix and Lukismas nixt tocum
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