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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1375-1438, 1490-1568
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Lufand, ppl. a. Also: luffand, lufeand, luifand. [North. ME. lufand (Cursor M.), luffande: cf. Luvand. Superseded in the 16th c. by Lufing ppl. a., Luving ppl. a.] Loving, devoted; friendly, well-disposed; of friendly disposition.1375 Barb. i. 363.
Larg and lufand als wes he 1375 Ib. iv. 7.
Thaim that till hym luffand wer Or kyn or freynd 1375 Ib. v. 41 (E).
He with sar hart tauld him sone How that he fand nane weill luffand [C. willand] Bot all war fayis ?1438 Alex. ii. 2770, 2788. c1420 Ratis Raving 1011. c1490 Porteous Noblenes 179/25.
Curtas men … haue neuer fenȝeit countenance … bot allway lufand and gracious chere 1533 Bell. Livy I. 30/10.
Thai suld fynd thare husbandis the mare luffand [v.r. lufeand] to thame in tymes cuming a1568 H. Stewart Bannatyne MS 87 b/2.
Be leill and luifand to thy liegis all 1562-3 Winȝet I. 44/34.
Lufeand
