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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1558
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Guarden, n. [e.m.E. (a 1547), and OF. guarden.] A guardian or warden. —1558 Melrose Reg. Rec. III. 159.
In presence of the convent of Melrose … , Dene Johne Watsoun supprior, Dene William Filp, guarden
