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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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(Tid,) Tyd, Tyid, adj. (? Cf. Tidy adj. or Te v., the former, however, is not found otherwise applying to sheep, in the case of the latter the syncopated form would be remarkably early.) —1495 Halyb. 90.
2 pokis an lam vol and the tothir tyd woll. Sald the tyd in Brugis for 25 merk 1498 Halyb. 179.
A pok of … half lamb woill and half tyd woyll 1498 Halyb. 219.
Of Neyll Boill a pok of tyid woyll
