A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Monyway, adv., Monywayis, adv. = Monywise. —c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 1989.
[He] in his thocht kest mony way How he mycht do to thaim —1540 Lynd. Sat. 3447.
The fervent luife … Quhilk God almichtie hes schawin mony wayis To man 1562-3 Winȝet I. io/6.
In the bosumis of thaim mony wayis deirbelufit
