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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Habide,) v. P.t.: habade, habaide. [Northern ME. habyde, habide (c 1300); var. of Abide v.] tr. To remain. —c1420 Wynt. iv. 2062 (C).
Than thai of Rome gret mwrnynge made, And hofferande in gret dowte habade Ib. 2067.
In Italy as thai habaide
