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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Ȝif,) Yif, conj. (Var. of Gif conj. if.) —1609 Aberd. Eccl. Rec. 71.
Be the quhilkis sclanderous and malitious speiches … the said Issobell [etc.] … are compted … notorious witches … yif the mater ly vntryed
