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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1585-1586
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Blak-fedderit, a. [Blak a.] Black-feathered. — a1586 Lindsay MS. 25 b.
The corbell is ane foull that doutis sa mekill hir birdis that scho … trowis not that thai be hirris quhill scho se thame blak fedderit
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