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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Hede-,) Heidlongis, adv. [e.m.E. head-, hedlonges (16th c.), alteration of headlinges.] = Hedelingis. — a1578 Pitsc. I. 6/20.
Fals tratouris … evir in wyce runing heidlongis to the deuill 1620 Crim. Trials III. 486.
Resolveing to rwn heidlongis in all … cruiket courses
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