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Quotation dates: 1681
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Sordye, n. [Of doubtful origin and meaning, but cf. soirdy Sorit adj. 1 (1) (d).] ? Reddish- or yellowish-brown cloth. —1681 Foulis Acc. Bk. 78.
Sordye to lyne my coat