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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hynd, var. of Hende adj. (gentle, courteous). Cf. kynde knycht, Kind adj. 5 b. —1598 Misc. Spald. C. I. 120.
The hynd knicht quhom thow confessis to be a spreit
