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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XII).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Yfret, p.p. [ME and e.m.E. ifreten (c1275), i-frette (14th c.), yfret (a1577); Frete v.1] Chafed, worn away. In fig. context. — a1500 Quare of Jelusy 548.
Thy wrechit cursit life Y fret rycht by the suerd of cruell syte
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