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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1600-1610
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Bread-winner, n. [f. bread Brede n.1] A means of support. — 1600-1610 Melvill 123.
Thair bread-winner … was gean, giff Aristotle sould be sa owirharled
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