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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1678
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Herdship, n. Erroneous var. of Herschip n., associated with Herd n.1 —1678 Mackenzie Laws & C. i. xix. § 10.
Herdships … which is the driving away a great many cattle … is … punished with death 1678 Ib.
Those who drive away herdships
