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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1624
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(Fadom,) Falddome, v. [e.m.E. fadome, ME. fadme, OE. fæðmian.] tr. To encircle with the arms. — 1624 Misc. Abbotsf. C. 147.
Ȝe came and charmed hir, falddomeing the woman, laying ane hand to hir head, and ane uther to hir fute corslingis
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