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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1585-1586
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(Lede-,) Leidlyk, a. [Lede n.1; Like a.] Lead-like, resembling lead. —a1586 Lindsay MS. 46 b.
Jacincthus is the third stane it is of ane broun leidlyk colour