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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Landar, Layndar, -er, n. [ME. lander (a 1350), lawndere (c 1440), contracted f. Lavender n. Cf. also Ladinar, Lathenar and Ladinster.] A washerwoman, laundress. — 1375 Barb. xvi. 273 (C).
It is ane landar [E. the layndar] … That hir childyne richt now has tane 1375 Ib. 292.
Bot for a full pouir laynder [E. lauender]
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