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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1678
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Underteine, v. [Var. of Entertene v.] To maintain. —1678 Proceedings of Society of Antiquaries XXX 20.
Not onlie to except and receav the said chyld to ther foster but also to underteine & susteine him in meet and clothing
