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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1622-1626
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(Methode,) Methoid, n. [e.m.E. methode (1541).] Method, systematic or orderly procedure or arrangement. — 1622-6 W. Barclay in 1622-6 Bisset I. 21/5.
Iff civile lawes with the municipall Conferd, conformed and [in] dew methoid maid
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