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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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God-mother, n. [e.m.E. godmother (c 1500), ME. -moder, OE. -módor.] —Quhy hald ȝe godmotheris in the beginning, and now repellis the samin? Winȝet I. 84/10.
