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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Never-the-latter, adv. [ME. (north.) and e.m.E. never-the-latter (Rolle), ner the lattir (c 1400), never(e) the later (c 1300), ner the latere.] Nevertheless, notwithstanding. — 1405 Slater Early Sc. Texts No. 59.
The Kynge was passit in the northe partis of Scotlande & I … sende yhour lettres til him of the qwhilkis … I hade nane answer; neuer the latter … I gert cry … the trewis to be kepit 14.. Regiam Majestatem c. 6.
Than it salbe in the will of the bailȝe … to gif him schort day [etc.] … sa neuer the latter that the order of law & rycht be euermar weil kepyt … that nouther folowar na defendour thole wrang
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