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First published 1952 (SND Vol. III).
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†EWEST, adj. Also yewest. Near, contiguous; “standing or lying convenient” (Dmf. 1825 Jam.², (y)ewest). Gen. with maist. [′juəst]Sc. 1700 Fountainhall Decisions II. 96:
As to the promulgation at the 6 adjacent parish-kirks, it was stated which would be the most ewest in this case.Abd. 1739 in T. Mair Ellon Presby. Rec. (1898) 418:
Therefore these Butts being nearest the old Moss are most ewest.Sc. 1814 Scott Waverley xlii.:
The Baron shall return . . . and unite Killancureit's lairdship with his own. . . . “To be sure, they lie maist ewest,” said the Bailie . . . “and should naturally fa' under the same factory.”Kcb.⁴ 1900:
The straightest and best road to any place is called the maist ewest.