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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1550-1567
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Handmaidin, -maidyn, -madin, n. Also: -madyn. [ME. hand-maiden (a 1300).] — c1550-60 Arundel MS. 279/28.
Lo the hand madyn of the Lord 1567 Gude and Godlie Ballatis 143.
The Lord … hes sene the law degre Of me, his handmadin
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