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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1530-1571
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Manhud, -hode, n. [ME. (1340) and e.m.E. manhod(e, e.m.E. -hoode.] a. = Manhed(e n. 4. b. = Manhed(e n. 3. —1530–1 Maxwell Mem. I. 261.
The said Schir James sall gyft to the sayd Erle his band of manhud 1571 Hist. Jas. VI 89.
The lords … having a gude opinioun of thair manhode, thoght gude [etc.]
