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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1489
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(Helding,) Heildyne, n. [Helde v.2] Covering. —1489 Brus xvii. 598 (E).
Off gret gestis a sow thai maid, That stalwart heildyne [C. heling] abowyn it had