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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Erl-fe, n. [f. erle Erlis n.] Earnest-money. —1578 Waus Corr. I. 183.
Gyf ye be content with the prices of the stanis, ye sall send fourtie schillingis in erlfe