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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1599
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(Gladen,) Glaid(d)in, v. [e.m.E. gladen (c 1560), f. Glad a.] tr. = Glad v. 1. — 15.. Clariodus iv. 2748.
If that ȝow pleies … To gif ȝour doghter … In mariage to me, … ȝe sall Glaidin me more … nor [etc.] a1585 Maitland Quarto MS lxix. 66.
Thir ladyis bricht … Begouthe ane sang to glaiddin all the spray
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