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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lod-,) Loidman, n.1 [ME. (Chaucer) and e.m.E. lod(e)man: see Ladisman n.] = Lodismann. —1622-6 Bisset II. 245/11.
The half of the towaige and small loidmannis [Eng. lodemans] services called steirman fie bene to the merchandis
