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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Padding, n. [Cf. e.m.E. pad Pad n., also a bundle of straw etc. to lie on (1554).] Straw or like material for use as bedding. —1640 Perth Hammermen lxx.
[To the Scots army at Newcastle] shoes, hodding, padding and handling
