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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Paden, n. ? Irreg. var. of padell Padill n.1 or erron. for padlen Padilling vbl. n. —1659 Misc. Sc. Hist. Soc. VII. 34.
The irron millman brought en collrake, en pere of tonges. en paden iron, en flesh crooke