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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Ladry, Laudery, n. [f. Lad n. 1, with -ry as in harlotry, lounry, ribaldry etc.] a. The conduct or talk of a low person; ribaldry. b. Persons of low rank or conduct, collectively; the rascality. —a. c1460 Consail Vys Man 184.
Luf nocht raginge na rebaldry, Na our loud lauchtyr na ladry a1487 Gud Wif & D. 86.
Thoill thaim nocht rage with rybaldry Na mengill thame with neuir with ladry a1540 Freiris Berw. 294 (M).
Thay had lever sleip nor be in laudery, To drink and dot it ganis nocht for thameb. a1500 Prestis of Peblis 17.
Thai lufit nocht with ladry na with lowne Na with trumpouris to trawell in the tovne