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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Sayndis-man, n. [ME sondes-mon (Layamon), sondez-mon (14th c.), sandisman (a1400–50), soundisman (c1400), only in allit. verse; f. possess. of Saynd(e n. and Man n.] A messenger. — a1500 Golagros and Gawane 326.
I rede ane sayndis-man ye send to yone senyeour
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