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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1465-1494
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Aquhile, Aquhilest, adv. Variants of Quhile adv., Quhilest adv., in the phrase Ay and aquhile(st). — 1465 Buccleuch Mun. II. 66.
Ay and a quhilest ane vther son … cum to lauchful age of mariage 1494 Acts Lords of Council 347/1.
Ay and aquile that the lordschip of Balnagowin happin to cum in thar handis
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