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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hundreth-fauld, Hundret-fald, adv. [North. ME. hundreth falde, hundret fald (Cursor M.).] Hundredfold. — 1535 Stewart 40188.
Ȝe suld be fanar me to forgaue Ane hundret fald nor ȝe ar me till haue a1585 Maitl. Q. xxxv. 131.
Ma wicked may be called … , & wors ane hundreth fauld
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