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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Palude, n. [e.m.E. and late ME. palude, pallude (Lydgate), OF. palude (also -ud), L. palūs, palūd-is.] A marsh, fen; attrib. —a1561 Norvell Meroure 10 b.
To the infernal pitt palude
