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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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(Wifehede,) Wyfhede, n. [Late ME wyfhede (15th c.).] The state or condition of being a wife. —c1508 Ch. & M. Prints vii c 10.
Fra thay … be weddit wyth thir wyis No mannis wit to wonder may suffice Quhare ar becummyn thir maidenis mylde of mude Off all thir wyfis that none ar founde gude O maidyn hede of vertu nobilest … O wyfhede wariit of wyis wickitest Moder of vice and hertis hye distresse
