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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Fyle-tedder, n. One who fouls the hangman's rope. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Flyt. 240.
Clym ledder, fyle tedder, foule edder
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