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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Savit,) Saifed, ppl. adj. [Sav(e v. 1 b; cf. ME (Cursor M.) and e.m.E. saued (1509) spiritually saved, delivered from damnation.] Preserved, salvaged (goods). —1622-6 Bisset II 241/28.
The maister may lay to pledge sum of the saifed guidis
