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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Mildis,) Myldis, n. pl. [Late ME. mielde (c 1450), OE. melde wk. fem. sing. In the mod. south Sc. and north. Eng. dial. as milds, miles, myles, etc. Cf. also Miles] Milds, orache. —1500-1699 Herb arius Latinus Annot. (Bot.) xvi.
Atriplex myldis or arrage
