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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Getsadlis, n. [ME. gateschedelle, -schadyl (c 1440). Cf. Get n.2] A parting of the ways; a road-fork. —a1400 Leg. S. xxvi. 993.
Sa he abad hyme … At a getsadlis [L. compitum] & he hyme hynte
