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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1552
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(Bridill-,) Brydell hand, n. [e.m.E. bridle-hand (1580).] The left hand. — c1552 Lynd. Mon. 535.
The squyer throw the brydell hand him bair
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