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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Fidill,) Fidle, v. [e.m.E. fidle, fydell (1530).] intr. To fiddle, fidget. —a1605 Montg. Flyt. 18 (H).
Thou … art … Fykand and fidland lyke Robene reid breist
