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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1513
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Cummerit, -yrryt, Cumbred, ppl. a. [ME. combred (15th c.), northern cumbyrd, cummerd.] Distressed, afflicted. — a1500 Prestis Peblis (1603) 1046.
A cumbred man I am into this cace 1513 Doug. v. xii. 94.
Syk cummyrryt [v.r. cummerit] wightis suffir, … To haue ane hald and dwel heir in this land
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