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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Quhol-ware,) Whol(e)-ware, n. Anglicized var. of Hale-ware n. (= the whole number or amount). —1590-1 R. Bruce Serm. 248.
He saith in the wholware of these things, the life of my soule standeth Ib. 371.
For there is but three of the whole ware Ib. 378. a1689 Cleland 18 (J).
She drags the whole-ware by the nose
