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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Drede,) Dreid, a. Also: dred, dreed. [ME. drede (a 1400), dredde (1420), p.p. of drede v.] Dread; regarded with awe. 1570 Leslie 8.
Most dreid and bening soveraigne Lady 1622-6 Bisset II. 178/6.
Oure dred and sacreit soveranelord that now regnneth 1626 Garden Worthies 176.
Dreed dints and deeds of hand Oppose there pow'r that press'd t' oppress this land c1650 Spalding II. 42.
We … suear that we shall … stand to the defens of oure dreid soveraigne