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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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(Nude,) Nwde, v. [L. nūd-āre.] tr. To strip (a person) of a privilege. = Denude v. 2. —1551–2 Prestwick B. Rec. 62.
The inquest … ordains hym to be nwvdyt of his fredome [of the town]