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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1540-1560
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Grounder, n. Also: grundar. [ME. grounder, grownder (15th c.).] A founder, originator. — 1540 Lynd. Sat. 6.
The halie gaist, gouernour and grounder [B. grundar] of grace c1550 Rolland Court of Venus iii. 305.
Scho is the rute of all mischance, Grounder of euill 1560 Id. Seven Sages 4076.
Thow grounder of gillenȝeis 1560 Ib. 5521.
Greit grounder of all greif
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