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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1560-1568
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Lud, n. [Of obscure origin: related to the synonymous late ME. (c 1420–90) luddo(c)k. ? Cf. Norw. ludd m., ludda f., thick fish, torsk, ludden a. thick, broad.] pl. The buttocks or loins. — 1560 Rolland Seven Sages 5523.
O cative Quene, … thy luddis sall thoill the law a1568 Bannatyne MS 261 b/10.
Thay [lairds' wives] gif no buddis Bot on thair luddis Thay get grit skuddis In nakit bed
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