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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hevid, v. [ME. p.p. hevedid, hefdid (a 1300). Cf. Hede v.1] To behead. —c1420 Wynt. v. 324.
Throuch foly gret and crualte, Herrode gert him hevydyd be