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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adred, Adreid, conj. [Reduced from on or in drede in dread or fear.] For fear that, lest. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. iii. 584.
Ȝit studie nocht ouir mekill a dreid thow varie 1535 Stewart 16215.
So he baid lang … , Adred he war accusit of sic cryme
