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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Inglis-,) Ingleis-voman, Inglischewoman, n. [e.m.E. Englysshewoman (1530).] An Englishwoman. —1557–8 Edinb. Old Acc. I. 237.
For the furnessing of all necessaries to ane Inglischemann and Inglischewoman, presoneris 1581 Burne Disput. 96 b.
Jonet, ane Ingleis voman of natione, borne in heiche Almanie
