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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Su(d)ge, n. Contracted form of F. sujet Subject n. 3. —15.. Clar. iv 2214.
My wite it is bot small [Thus] the estaite of princes for to judge Becaus as ȝit to ȝouth I beine ane sudge, And can not on so grite maters decerne —15.. Clar. iv 2704.
King Clariodus … hes beine haill protectour … Into this regne … And uther regnes he maid unto us suge [: refuge]
