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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Quhat wys, wyis, adv. phr. [Quhat adj. 8 a.] In what manner, how. —c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) lxxxii 1 (B).
How sowld I rewill me or quhat wyis [Maitl. in quhat wys]? 1513 Doug. i vii 115.
Abowt the wallis of Troy he saw quhat wys Achilles harlyt Hectoris body thrys Ib. x 37.
Hark my consait, quhat wys this may be done Ib. iv Prol. 188.
With Venus henwyffis quhat wys may I flyte
