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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Maidin-,) Madin-servand, -serwand, n. [Cf. e.m.E. mayde seruaunt (1526).] A maidservant. = Maidin n. 5 b. —1533 Gau 11/4.
Thou sal noth desir thy nichtburs wiff madin seruand beist [etc.] c 1564 Glasgow Test. II. 38.
To ane madin serwand for hir feis xx s.
