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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Plaid-,) Pleyderie, n. [Cf. F. plaiderie an action at law, plaidoirie art, or action, of pleading.] Pleadings (in a court of law), collectively; pleas. —1600 6th Rep. Hist. MSS. App. 661/2.
Thankis for your pleyding for my innocence, I hoyp to let you see your pleyderie to haue bene in a verie honest cause
