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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1588
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Foster-sister, n. [e.m.E. (1649).] — 1588 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 107 b.
To … his hienes foster sister for bying hir certane habillementis
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