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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Feidar, Feider, n. [e.m.E. feeder, ME. feder, fedare (a 1400).] A feeder. —1568 Pref. Lyndesay 4.
Pastouris of Christis Kirk, and feidaris of his flock 1596 Dalr. II. 61/1.
James Stuart … was a feider of all fulehardiness
