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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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Lechernes, n. (Cf. e.m.E. lecherdnes (c 1511) lechery; but cf. also lethirnes Lithernes n.) — c1420 Wynt. vi. 355 (W).
Or he that lay in lechernes, Worth to nakyne besynes
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