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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Hand-fed, n. [fed, p.p. of Fede v.1] Hand-feeding (of a dog). —14.. Acts I. 326/2.
Gif … the mastis be nocht in bande na in chenȝeis he that aw that mastice sal be culpabill as of hand fed [L. tanquam de manupastu]