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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Stepmodirhed,) Stepmotherhead, n. [Stepmodir n.] The state of being or having a stepmother. Only proverb. —a1598 Ferg. Prov. No. 304.
He that wil not hear motherhead, shal hear stepmotherhead
