advb. phr. (also prepositional). [see A prep.1 3.] On this side (of).

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1297.  R. Glouc., 217. The companye a thes half much anethered was.

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c. 1380.  Sir Ferumb., 4315. A þys syde þe toun.

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1482.  Monk of Evesham (Arb.), 61. Athishalfe domys daye.

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