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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Oderwayis,) -was, Odyr-vayis, -waes, Wdirwais, adv. Also: (ordirwayis). = Otherwayis. — ?c1500 Rathen Manual 27/2.
We cursis … all thai that demanys thaime odyr vayis than Halykyrk statutis c 1520 Doug. (Sm.) I. p. ciii.
To seik remeid odyrwaes 1531 Reg. Soltre 105.
Or ordirwayis to be helpit 1559–60 Inverness Rec. I. 42.
And quhat ewyr beys oderwas done 1595–6 Frasers of Philorth II. 251.
Wdirwais the air of tailȝie not to be astrictit in payment
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