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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gormondlyke, adv. [Gormand n.] Greedily. —1530 Lynd. Test. Pap. 1149.
The rauin began rudeiy to ruge and ryue, Full gormondlyke his emptie throte to feid