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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Arth, rare var. of Airth, direction. — c1420 Wynt. ii. 1366.
Batht thai arthys as thai lay a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 55.
This Donald ... invaded the King in every arth, wherever he came 1602 Colville Parænese 17.
Having lernit … to knou the arthes, pointes of compas [etc.]
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