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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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Fedder, v. [ME. feder (1415), var. of fether, feþer (a 1340).] tr. To fit or ornament with a feather or feathers. — 15.. Christis Kirk 102.
Than Lowrie as ane lyoun lap And sone ane flane culd fedder 1526 Treasurer's Accounts V. 274.
Thre fyne scarlat cappis fedderat and rubanit as efferit
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