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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Umfad, n. (Put for, or erron. for, Limfad n. or Lumfad n. a West Highland galley. —1614 Thanes of Cawdor 233.
Oure said lieutennent … to tak ordoure that no boitis gallayis umfaddis scautis nor birlingis go oute of Yla
