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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smuldred, ppl. adj. [Cf. e.m.E. smoldred p.p. (Caxton), 18th c. Eng. smouldered ppl. adj.] Caused to smoulder, smouldering. —c1590 Fowler I 367/9.
Smuldred fyre … Dothe burne moste hote