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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1872
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¶WHILSOME, adj. Former, previous.Rnf. 1872 J. Young Lochlomond Side 56:
Noo, alake, their vera name Is unkent in their whilsome hame.
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