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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1609
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Devoid, a. Also: dewoyd, divod. [ME. devoid (c 1400), -voyde, -vode, OF. devoydé, p.p. of devoyder Devoid v.] Devoid, destitute. — 15.. Clariodus ii. 852.
The glaid foullis, devoid of nichtis sorrow a1568 Steel Bannatyne MS 235 a/13*.
Thy cullour quhyte, Dewoyd of wo 1609 Gardyne Garden 37.
All earthlie pompe, if not divod of sin, Shall turne to this
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