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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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(Voydans,) Wodas, n. [ME and e.m.E. voidans (Trevisa), voydaunce (c1400), OF voydance.] Removal, clearing out (of persons). —a1500 Seven S. 226.
Scho [MS He] bad wodas baith mare & myn And all out of the chalmer ar gane