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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Cunnyngarth, n. [ME. conyngerthe, -herthe (15th c.), e.m.E. cony garthe (1530). The second element is properly erthe ‘earth’.] = Cuningar. —1474 Acts II. 107/2.
That na man … tak out cunnyngis out of wtheris cunnyngarthis
