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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: 1420
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Huld, adj. (? ME. (common in verse) and OE. hold loyal, true; kind.) — c1420 Wynt. v. 5090.
Spend but sparyng may hyr spows Swa huld a hwsy that can hows
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