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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Fellow, n. [e.m.E. fellow (16th c.), replacing earlier Sc. Fallow n.] A companion; an ordinary or low person. — c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i. 78.
The ane maid not sa merie cheir As his fellow
Id. Seven S. 384.
Ane of them said … To his fellowis
a1578 Pitsc. I. 139/15.
Beleuand thay had no hide desait in this fraudfull fellowis sayingis

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