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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Laddie, (Ladae,) n. [e.m.E. laddy (1546); dim. of Lad n.] A young lad, a boy. — 1600-1610 Melvill 15.
Sche haid haid twa laddies befor me, … and … sche bure thrie lasses ?a1648 Polemo-Mid. Title.
De Storia memorabili fechtae mervelabilis quae fuit inter Muckreillos & horsboyos atque ladaeos etc.
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