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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ertand, ppl. a. [f. ME. ert to be eager, to incite (c 1300).] Enterprising. —a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 393.
Schir Gawyne, … Egir and ertand, and rycht anterus
