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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Onwait(t, v. [On adv. 4.] intr. To attend upon, wait long (for). — 1581 Bk. Univ. Kirk II. 538.
The assemblie hath ordeand the said brethren … to on wait upon the said conference the morne afternoon 1604 Crim. Trials II. 412.
That thai haif onwaittit this tua dayis vpone thair call
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