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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Doude, Dowde, n. [ME. doude (c 1330), dowde, of obscure origin.] A dull or slovenly person. — c1420 Wynt. iii. 762.
Than he fand that drowy doude Amang a pak off karlynys loud Ib. 796.
Thus in sege a sot to se, Or do a dowde in dignite
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