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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Quotation dates: 1601
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(Sounding-lede,) Sowndein-lled, n. [e.m.E. sounding leed (1485), sowndyng leade (1530); Sound v.2 a and Lede n.1 2 c.] The lead or plummet attached to a sounding-line. — 1601 Dundee Shipping P. 72.
For ane sowndein lled, 4R
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