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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Lang-,) Longdels, prep. [Appar. Lang a.2 and adv. gen. of Dele n.] ? On account of. —1648 Rec. Old Aberd. II. 145.
To 3 gentill wimen and 6 chyldren longdels ther husbands slayne be the Irishes
