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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Law-born, a. [Law adv. 5: cf. ME. loh iboren (Layamon), e.m.E. low-borne (Shakesp.).] Low-born. — c1475 Wall. vii. 738.
Law born he was, and off law simpill blud
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