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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1513
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Bedy, v. [f. dye v. App. originating with Douglas, who uses it frequently, esp. in the p.p.] tr. To dye deeply; to perfuse. — 1513 Doug. v. vi. 77.
Al the place … bedyit was and wet 1513 Ib. vii. xii. 29.
Quhar the onhappy flude … bedyis thar land — 1513 Ib. v. xiv. 52.
With a ful sleipry and bedyit grane
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