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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: 1475
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Law-born, a. [Law adv. 5: cf. ME. loh iboren (Layamon), e.m.E. low-borne (Shakesp.).] Low-born. — c1475 Acts of Schir William Wallace vii. 738.
Law born he was, and off law simpill blud
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