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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
(Ever-,) Evir(e)lestandly, adv. [f. Everlestand(e,a. ME. everlastyngly (c 1450).] For ever. — a1400 Leg. S. xv. 80.
Quha that trewis trewly Sal lyfe euirelestandly 1525 Wemyss Chart. 153.
The foresaid Dauid Wemys … quitclamys and dischargez euirlestandly, … for now and euyr mair [etc.]
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