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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1649-1695
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Cadie, Caudie, n. [F. cadet; also in 17th c. Eng. as cadee.] A military cadet. Also attrib. with rapier. a1650 Row 462.
Ane young gentleman latelie come from France, pransing … with his short skarlet cloake and his long caudie rapier 1692 Seafield Corr. 92.
Ane great partie … off Collonell Buchans regiement, consisteing of ane captaine, lyvetenent, … cadies and 60 sentinells 1695 Gen. Reg. Sas. (Reg. H.) 3 Ser. LXVIII. 390.
Iames Meinȝies cadie in Colll. Iohn hillis regiment
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