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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1400-1499
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Mulȝery, n. [ME. and e.m.E. moillerye (Piers Plowm.), muliery (1472–3), mulyery, legitimate offspring, ultim. f. AF. mulier, OF. moillier, med. L. mulier, wife.] Lawful wedlock. — 14.. Regiam Majestatem c. 50.
Than sulde that ilk bastard be sene to be of better condicoune than the son lawchfull gottyn in mulȝery betuix fader & moder 14.. Ib.
Gif ony man has sounis out of mulȝery [etc.]
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