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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1438, 1499-1500
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Drichtine, Drych-, Drightin, n. [ME. drightin, driȝten, etc., OE. driht-, dryhten.] The Lord. — ?1438 Alex. ii. 10804.
Quhat sall word of vs, Drychtin deir? a1500 Taill of Rauf Coilȝear 853.
Now thankit be Drichtine a1500 Golagros and Gawane iiii.
Be Drightin sa deir a1500 Ib. 1228.
The date na langar may endure na Drightin deuinis
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