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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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AFTWHILES, Aft-files, adv. Often.Sc. 1911 S.D.D.:
Aftwhiles, often; ofttimes.Bch. 1928 Abd.¹⁵:
Files he gangs nae that ull, but aft-files he funks an' kicks.