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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Geld, a. [ME. geld (a 1300), ON. geld-r. Cf. Yeld a.] Barren. — 1494 Acta Conc. 363/1.
Withhalding fra him of xi ky with calf, twa ferow ky, aucht gelde ky
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