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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1664
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(Lodin,) Loddine, Loadine, -en, ppl. a. [e.m.E. loaden: see Lodin,p.p.] a. Loaded (gun). b. Heavy with young. c. Laden, burdened (persons): absol. as n. and fig. —a. 1653 Edinburgh Testaments LXVII. 125 b.
Ane pair of pistollis, ane loddine hagbittb. 1660 Old Ross-shire II. 47.
Ilk loadine slaughterit kowc. a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 1041 (Wr.).
To sustaine The loaden which ov'rburthend beene 1664 Pitcarne Spiritual Sacrifice 99.
Weary and loaden sinners
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