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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Whethir, Woddir, conj. (Var. of Quhether conj. 1 a.) — c1400 Troy-bk. ii 1034 (C).
It was kend to none Whethir that sche war ded or tone 1535 Stewart 16756.
Quhen that ane tre is hewin fra the rute On it no moir thair will grow leif … Bot ay fra that, woddir wallow or sklyng, Ȝit fra the rute small wandis will vpspring
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