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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1585
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(Drivand,) Dryveand, ppl. a. [Drive v. 5 b.] Delaying, procrastinating. —1585 Waus Corr. II. 324.
Trewlie yearthe maist dryveand merchand that evir I delt with all