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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feddering, vbl. n. [f. fedder v. (e.m.E. feder, 1530).] Furnishing with feathers. —1540–1 Treas. Acc. VII. 492.
For the feddering and ewynnyng of ij^m auld ganȝeis for the croce bow