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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ony-way, Onieway, n. phr. (adv.). [Cf. e.m.E. any way adv. (1570) and Onywayis.] a. Be ony way, b. ony-way, by any means, in any way, anyhow. —a. a1400 Leg. S. vi. 548.
The quene vald nocht fra that day Bede with the kynge be ony way —b. a1400 Leg. S. xxxvi. 816.
Gif the dekine Eschapit ony way fra hyne 1562-3 Winȝet I. 58/20.
All lauchful pover onyway gevin be man to ony ministerie 1599 Rollock Wks. I. 375.
Will thou crucifie Jesus Christ and expone him to ignominie onieway?
