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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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(Undraw,) Wndraw, v. [Late ME undrawe (c1400) to draw out (a sword), 17th c. Eng. undraw (1677) to draw back (a curtain, etc.).] intr. To withdraw from (with) (something). — c1420 Wynt. iv 1973 (E2).
Thai sall … sa wndraw [C. withe draw, W. withdraw] with pete, Make dessy [C. def, W. fell] than ony ask we se
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