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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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(Schethed,) Shethed, ppl. adj. [Scheth(e n. or e.m.E. and ME sheathe v.] Carried in, or encased in, a sheath. —1657 Balfour Ann. II 197.
Bearing a shethed sourd befor his maiesty
