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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Here-yesterday, adv. [For the mod. dial. ere-yesterday (OE. ǽrᵹistrandæᵹ).] The day before yesterday. — 1644 Bailie II. 242.
Here yesterday … the Independents brought us so doubtful a disputation … ; yet … yesterday we got them … satisfied 1684 Cramond Kirk S. II. 7 Sept.
He answered that ... he had dryed none since harvest came in, but yesterday & hereyesterday
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