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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I). Includes material from the 1976 supplement.
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A'WHERE, A'WHERESadv. Also a'whaur (Dmf. 1874 R. Wanlock Moorland Rhymes 17).  Everywhere. [′ɑ:ʍer, ′ǫ:ʍer]Hdg. 1892 J. Lumsden Sheephead, etc. 43:
Let cakes and ale a'where prevail.
Rxb. 1923 Watson W.-B. 44:
A'where.
Slk. 1825 Jam.2:
A'wheres.

[O.Sc. alquhare from 14th cent. onward. Mid.Eng. al-where c.1430. A'wheres is the adv. genitive.]

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