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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Dryand, ppl. a. [Dry v. 2.] Serving to make dry. —1456 Hay II. 123/5.
Wald thou ete first the maist dryand metis and syne the moystast Ib. 128/8; etc.
The windis ar … mare dryand na in winter
