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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500, 1567-1568
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Kindome, n. Var. of Kingdom(e n. (but cf. ME. kyn(e)-. kindom(e (not after 1426), OE. cynedón). — a1500 Henr. III. 126/9 (B).
Thy kindome and thy grit empyre … Sall nocht indure a1568 Bannatyne MS 267 a/32.
And men may conqueis kindomis with a wis
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