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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Langest, prep. [Cf. late ME. alongest (1470), e.m.E. long(e)st (1585), and Langis prep.] Along. —a1578 Pitsc. II. 165/19.
Quhither they sould pase to Couper … or ellis gang langest the cost to Sanctandrois
