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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Gyd(e)ment, Guidment, n. [e.m.E. guidment (1592).] Guidance. —c1590 J. Stewart 88/312.
Ane boy discreit and fait Did tak the gydment of his horse in cuir a1578 Pitsc. (1728) 172.
Else he shall … misfair the government and guidment of his country and commonweal thereof
