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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1537-1538
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Schaulder, n. [North. ME schauadry, cheualdre both (a1400–50), schavaldria (med. L. (Eng.)); Schavaldour n.] Plundering, thieving. — 1537–8 Selkirk B. Ct. (ed.) 188.
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