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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhareout of,) Quhairout off, Wharout of, rel. adv. [e.m.E. wherout of (1574, 1583), Quhare C 5, Out of prep. Cf. Quhereout of.] Out of which, from which. —c1590 Fowler II 103/14.
Grece … quhairout off they wald never depart notwithstanding the wairs wer ended 1600-1610 Melvill 139.
A deadlie hat fiver, (wharout of sche haid cullit with a bleding excessive)
