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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Madder-,) Matherit, ppl. a. [e.m.E. mathered (1581).] Dyed with madder. —1617 Edinb. Test. XLIX. 297 b.
Thretteine elnis … matherit schipcullorit Lundoun claith