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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pethway, n. = Path-way. —a1578 Pitsc. I. 127/27.
Quhilk maid ane facell pethway … to obtene the wictorie 1579 Dickson & Edmond Ann. Sc. Printing 293.
Ane buke of the Pethway to Salvatioun