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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Sum body, pron. [ME and e.m.E. sum body (Manning), someboody (Tyndale), some body (a1566); Sum(e adj. and Body n. 3.] Somebody, someone. —1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 139.
Ȝe left sum body this day in regrait that will neuer be blyth quhill he se ȝow agane
