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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1535
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Swetherik, Swadrik, Suadrik, n. [ME Swetherwyke (Morte Arthure), OE Swéo-, Swíoríce, ON Svíaríki.] = Swedin n. — c1500 Crying of Play 121.
In Denmark Swetherik [Interl. Droich Swadrik] & Noroway 1535 Stewart 38219.
Off Denmark, Suadrik, and of Norroway
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