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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pudic, -ik(e, -ick, -ict, adj. Also: Pudis. [e.m.E. pudyke, -eyque (Caxton), F. pudique (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), L. pudic-us.] Chaste, modest. —1533 Boece 76.
Sic as in hale pudik life and with equite spendit thare dayis Ib. 492.
The commwnicacioun amang his servandis was clene pudike and chaist 1562 Knox Ressoning 190.
Even as if the strongest and moste commune harlot … should sclander and revile an honest and pudick matron 1581 Burne Disput. in 1573-1600 Cath. Tr. 172/5.
From modest and pudict behauiour cumlie for vemen c1590 J. Stewart 68/108.
The pudic lustie virgin Isobell 1587-99 Hume 69/25.
