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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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This kyn, adj. [ME þiskin (Cursor M.), this kin (c1420); This demonstr. adj. and Kin n. 6. Cf. That kyn adj.] (Ap)on this kyn wys, in this way. —1375 Barb. iv 744.
Men may on this kyn wys Wyrk agayne that cours that is Pryncipaill caus off thar demyng 1375 Barb. xi 187.
Quhen the king apon this kyn wys [C. apon this vis] Had ordanyt … His bataillis and his stering He [etc.]